Airport West

The area is a little older than the national figure, with 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over. While the population of children under 15 is slightly below the state average at 16.5%, there has been a small increase in young people since 2011.

About 25.2% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the Victorian average. Italian ancestry is particularly strong here, appearing as one of the top five ancestral groups alongside Australian and English heritage.

Many residents use a language other than English at home (26.1%), which is well above the national figure. Italian is the most common non-English language, though the proportion of people speaking another language fell by 5.2 percentage points since 2011.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas; 61.7% of people identify as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 27.5% of the community, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

Education levels have risen sharply, with the proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing by 11 percentage points since 2011 to reach 25.7%. Year 12 completion also rose 15 points in that time to 60.5%.

The community has become wealthier, with typical family incomes rising by $927 since 2011 to reach $2,292 a week. This is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities (7.1%) compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.8%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.4% of people providing support—a rate much higher than most areas. However, volunteering is much lower than usual at 8.4%, falling 3 percentage points since 2011.

The First Nations community is small but stands out for its high educational attainment, with 60% finishing Year 12, which is far above the national average. First Nations personal incomes are also among the highest for similar areas.

People living alone make up 31.4% of the community, which is well above the national average. Households are generally smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.3 people.

Outright home ownership is well above the national figure at 38%, though this fell 7 percentage points since 2011. The area has fewer detached houses than most, with a higher proportion of townhouses and semi-detached homes.

Working from home has surged to 27.1%, a rise of 25 percentage points since 2011. While public transport stops are very frequent, only 1.8% of residents use these services to commute to work.

The community has seen a moderate amount of movement, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is about the same as the state and national figures.

Employment is strong, with 63.6% of the population working full-time, which is well above the national average. Construction, health, and education are the most common industries for the local workforce.

The area sits slightly above the middle for overall advantage, with an overall score of 1,018. Local population growth has been higher than most similar areas since 2021.

Annual rainfall is a little above the state average at 590mm. Maximum temperatures are about the same as the state average, while minimums are slightly higher.

This is a very walkable neighborhood where nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and groceries. Most residents are also within a short walk of health services and schools.