South Morang - North

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35. Children under 15 make up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%, while seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer than usual at 7.0%.

Overseas-born residents make up 31.1% of the community, a figure that has risen slightly since 2016. The most common ancestries are Australian, Italian, English, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high here, with 38.3% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. English is the main language for 58.8%, followed by Italian and Punjabi.

Religious affiliation is much higher than in most similar areas. About 58.2% of residents identify as Christian, and only 22.4% report having no religion, which is far below the state average of 39.3%.

Educational attainment is strong, with 69.8% of residents having completed Year 12, a figure far above the national average. About 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are notably high, with the typical weekly family income at $2,346. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose significantly since 2016 to reach 28.5%, which is well above the national figure.

Residents generally report better health than most similar areas. Only 21.1% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%, and mental health conditions are also much less common.

Unpaid care for children is la owny common here, with 32.7% of people providing this support. However, the proportion of volunteers is among the lowest for its level at 7.7%.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 89 people. They tend to be younger than the state average and have a higher typical personal income of $780.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 74.3% of families.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.6% of dwellings being detached and 95.4% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is common, though only 20.7% of homes are owned outright.

Most residents rely on cars, with only 1.5% of homes having no motor vehicle. While 21.8% now work from home, public transport use for commuting has fallen to 2.4%.

The community has become more stable over time; the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell to 29.2%, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very high, with 73.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also slightly higher than the state average.

The area is quite advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas overall. It is particularly strong in its access to money and resources, where it ranks above 90% of other areas.

The area receives more rainfall than the state average, with an annual total of 724mm. Temperatures are slightly lower than the state average for both maximums and minimums.

While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is less walkable for other needs. Access to groceries and health services is far below the state average, contributing to a walkability score of 5.1.