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Avondale Heights
5 km²
A very walkable suburban pocket, Avondale Heights is a well-established community in Melbourne's north-west. It is a noticeably older area where over a quarter of residents are seniors, contributing to a stable feel with very few people moving in recently. The neighbourhood is strikingly diverse, with nearly half of all homes using a language other than English. Large family homes and high rates of outright ownership make it a settled residential area with a strong European influence.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45 and 26.8% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 16.0% of the population, which is a little below the state and national averages.
This is a diverse area where 39.8% of people were born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Italian is the most common ancestry at 23.9%, followed by Australian and English.
Language diversity is very high, with 47.0% of people using another language at home, far above the state average. This is reflected in the high proportion of Italian and Vietnamese speakers, and a rate of people speaking little or no English that is well above the national figure.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 64.2% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 22.3%, which is far below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.
A higher number of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25.7%) compared to most similar areas. However, the 58.5% who completed Year 12 is well below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,587, which is a little below the state figure. Personal incomes are also lower than in most similar areas, with the typical person earning $666 a week.
Daily living is more challenging for residents here than in most areas, as 11.1% need help with daily activities. This is well above the state and national figures of around 6%.
Unpaid care is common, with 15.0% of people providing such support, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the percentage of volunteers is among the lowest for its level.
The First Nations community is small, numbering 50 people. This group has a higher rate of Year 12 completion (52.9%) and a higher proportion of language speakers (16.0%) than the national averages.
Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Nearly 60% of households are couples with children.
Home ownership is very strong, with 47.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 87.2% having three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.
The area is highly reliant on cars, but 27.1% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. While the drive to the city is quite short (14 minutes), the transit time is much longer at 68 minutes.
The population is very stable, with only 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most areas.
Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.6%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the state figure.
The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking in the 60th percentile. Population growth since 2021 has been 3.1%, which is well below the state average.
Rainfall is a little above the state average, with 582mm annually. Temperatures are similar to the state average, though minimums are a little higher.
The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 92.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. This includes 100% of homes being within 15 minutes of a park and 91.2% near health services, far above state averages.