Reservoir - South West

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a senior population that is well below the Victorian and national figures. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Overseas births are more common here than in most areas, at 31.8%. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with significant populations from Italy, India, and China.

Language diversity is very high, with 34.9% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also much higher than in most areas.

People with no religion make up 40.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians (39.8%) and Muslims (6.1%).

This is a highly qualified community where 34.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also well above the state and national averages.

Typical personal weekly income is $865, which is higher than in most similar areas. Typical family and household incomes sit around the middle for this level, roughly matching the Victorian and national figures.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, at 10.6%. People needing help with daily activities also represent a higher proportion of the population than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is much lower here than in most areas, falling well below the national figure of 14.1%. Similarly, the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is much lower than usual.

First Nations residents here have a much higher typical personal income and a far higher Year 12 completion rate than the national figures. A much higher proportion speak a First Nations language compared to most areas.

People living alone are far more common here than in most areas, at 30.6%. One-parent families are also more common than the state and national averages.

Renting is far more common here than in the rest of Victoria, with 40.5% of households renting. Detached houses and homes with three or more bedrooms are far less common than the national average.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a very high number of stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Working from home is also far more common than the national figure.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 40.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most other areas.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. While the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the state average, professional roles are a major employer.

The area has a high standing for education and job skills, ranking better than about 80% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been higher than in most areas.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 655mm, which is well above the Victorian average. Average temperatures are lower than in most other areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4, far above the Victorian average. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and schools.