Bundoora - North

The community is slightly younger than the state and national figures, though the population has aged by 3 years since 2011. There are far fewer children under 15 here than in most areas, and a very low proportion of people live in de facto relationships.

People born overseas make up 37.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Italian, Chinese, and Greek.

Language diversity is very high, with 44.1% of residents using a language other than English at home—far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area is much more religious than most similar places, with 53.2% of people identifying as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 25.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 70.1% having completed Year 12, a figure far above the national average. About 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, up nearly 7 points since 2011.

Typical family incomes are about the same as the state average, though the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen sharply since 2011. Personal incomes are slightly lower than the national typical figure.

While the number of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most areas, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas, and fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state average. About 12.7% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

The First Nations population is small, numbering 54 people. This group is highly educated, with 64.7% completing Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are slightly larger than average, typically housing 2.7 people. About 65.4% of households are couples with children, while 23.9% of people live alone.

Detached houses are much less common here than in most areas, falling to 67.0% since 2011. Renting is common for 27.7% of households, and typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than the state average.

Working from home is very common, with 24.4% of people doing so—well above the national figure. The area has excellent access to public transport, with 95.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

About 36% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.0% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

More adults here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate of 6.4% is a little above the national figure. Many work in health care, retail, and construction.

The area is generally more advantaged than about 70% of similar places. This is supported by a high score for education and job skills and a total of 1,005 businesses.

The area experiences higher rainfall than the Victorian average, with 696mm annually. Average maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state figure.

Bundoora - North is very walkable, with nearly every home within 15 minutes of a park. Most residents can easily walk to groceries, health services, and public transport.