South Morang - South

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. It has grown slightly to 12,392 people, with children under 15 making up 18.3% of the population.

This is a multicultural community where 32.0% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.

Language diversity is very high, with 35.6% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Italian, Arabic, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 54.7% identifying as Christian and only 26.6% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with 23.2% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, which is a little above the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,899, which is slightly above the national figure. There has been a notable increase in prosperity, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising by 11 points since 2016.

Daily living is more challenging for some here than in most areas, as 7.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Volunteerism is much lower here than in other areas, with only 8.3% of people volunteering, a figure that has fallen since 2016.

The First Nations community is small but stands out for its success; the unemployment rate is 0.0% and Year 12 completion is far above the national average at 57.1%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 66.7% of families are couples with children.

The housing stock is dominated by separate houses, and 85.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. Renting is less common here than in the rest of the state.

Most people rely on cars, as 58.1% drive to work and only 3.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, working from home has jumped to 19.8% since 2016.

The population is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.1%) compared to the national average, with 60.7% employed full-time.

The area sits slightly above the middle in terms of overall advantage, with a score of 997 compared to the national average of 1,000.

The local climate is characterized by higher rainfall than the Victorian average and temperatures that are generally lower than most other areas.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with every single home located within a 15-minute walk of a park and 96.3% within 10 minutes of public transport.