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Fawkner
5 km²
Much more linguistically diverse than the rest of the state, Fawkner is a multicultural hub where over half the population speaks a language other than English at home. This is a noticeably young community with a typical resident aged 35 and a high proportion of children under 15. Its character is shaped by a large overseas-born population and a strong presence of families, which is reflected in its larger-than-average households. Located in Greater Melbourne, it is a highly walkable area where most residents live within easy reach of schools and shops.
42 schools within reach make Fawkner convenient for families.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 35. Children under 15 make up 21.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average, while the proportion of seniors has fallen to 15.7% since 2011.
People born overseas make up 45.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Italian, Australian, English, and Indian.
Language diversity is very high here, with 58.3% of people using another language at home, far exceeding the national average of 22.3%. English, Italian, and Arabic are the most common languages spoken.
The area has a very low proportion of people with no religion at 15.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity and Islam are the most prominent religious affiliations, each held by about a third of the population.
Education levels have risen, with 27.0% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher, up from 13.1% in 2011. About 60.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is slightly above the national average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,436, which is lower than the national figure of $1,746. While laer than in 2011, the typical personal weekly income of $594 remains well below the national average.
People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most similar areas, reaching 8.9%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions at 24.5% is a little below the national average.
Unpaid care for children is common at 25.0%, while 13.2% of people provide other forms of unpaid care. Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas, at 8.2%.
The First Nations community is small, making up 0.4% of the population. Notably, 20.0% of these residents speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average.
Homes are larger than most, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.1% of families.
Separate houses are very common, making up 84.0% of dwellings, far above the national average. While 36.1% of homes are owned outright, the proportion of renters has risen to 30.6% since 2011.
Public transport use for commuting is higher than most areas at 5.1%. About 22.2% of people now work from home, a massive increase from just 2.3% in 2011.
The area sees significant movement, with 36.8% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most areas, at 18.2%.
The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Full-time employment is also lower than most areas, at 54.3%.
The area has a high number of businesses, totaling 1,554. However, it ranks lower than most similar areas for overall advantage and access to money and resources.
The area receives an average annual rainfall of 618mm, which is a little above the Victorian average of 510mm. Minimum temperatures are also slightly higher than the state average.
Fawkner is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and public transport.