Glenroy - West

The area is noticeably younger than most of Australia, with a typical age of 33 and far fewer seniors than the state average. Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group at 40.3%.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 45.6% of people born abroad, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Nepal and India are the most prominent birth countries after Australia.

Language diversity is high, as 46.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; 25.9% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism and Islam are significant faiths in the community.

The community is well-qualified, with 34.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also higher than most areas at 67.3%.

Typical weekly incomes for households and individuals are about the same as the state and national figures. About 23.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

While a higher-than-usual 7.2% of people need help with daily activities, the proportion of people with long-term health conditions is well below the national average at 23.5%.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for similar areas at 7.8%, well below the national figure. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant unpaid housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.6% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the state average and has a higher rate of Year 12 completion.

Families tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the most common family type at 55.4%.

Renters are far more common here than in the rest of Victoria, making up 39.0% of households. Detached houses are also much less common than the state average, with more people living in townhouses or flats.

Public transport use for commuting is among the highest for similar areas. About 10.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The area is very dynamic, with 48.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest for similar areas at 32.0%.

The workforce is active, with 64.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care or professional and technical roles.

The area's overall advantage score is slightly above the national average. Residents generally have strong education and job skills, though access to money and resources is lower than in many other areas.

The local climate is slightly wetter than the Victorian average, with annual rainfall of 590mm. Average temperatures are about the same as the rest of the state.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also easily walk to groceries and health services.