Bundoora - West

The area is notably older than most, with a high percentage of seniors and far fewer children than the state average. This shift is evident in the 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen by 5.7 points since 2011.

Cultural diversity is high here, with 43.4% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. The community has strong roots in China, Italy, and Greece, alongside those of Australian and English ancestry.

Language diversity is very high, as 46.8% of people use another language at home, far exceeding the state and national averages. About 10% of residents speak little or no English, one of the highest proportions for an area of this type.

Christianity is the most common faith at 50.8%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011 to reach 29.9%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that rose 10 points since 2011. The area is very well served by schools, with 3.63 schools per 1,000 children, much higher than most similar areas.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical family earning $1,689 per week. Only 14.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most other areas.

People needing help with daily activities make up 8.3% of the population, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition reported.

Unpaid care for others is common, with 13.8% of people providing such support, though the number of volunteers has fallen to 8.9%, which is well below the national figure.

First Nations people in the area are notably older than those in the state average and have a much higher typical personal income of $860. A high 16% speak a First Nations language, far above the state figure.

About 52.1% of households are couples with children, while 26.2% of people live alone. The typical home holds 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area has a high rate of home ownership, with 40.9% of homes owned outright. Large homes are common, as 82.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, well above the state average.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, though 19.4% now work from home, a huge increase from 1.7% in 2011. Public transport use for commuting is low at 2.8%.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. However, recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.3% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or in the retail and construction trades.

The area has a mid-range overall advantage score and has seen a recent population growth of 9.1%, which is a little above the state average.

The area is generally wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 696mm. Average maximum temperatures are around 20.4 degrees.

Bundoora - West is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 83.3% are within a short walk of health services, far above the state average.