Pascoe Vale

The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. It is a larger community of over 17,000 people, with a higher proportion of couples in de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 30.2% of people born outside Australia. Italian ancestry is particularly strong, accounting for 20.1% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, as 33.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Italian, Arabic, and Greek are the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 34.1% of residents reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common faith at 46.6%.

Education levels are very high, with 36% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This is reflected in the high percentage of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are higher than most areas, including a typical weekly family income of $2,470. About 27.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state average.

The area has a slightly lower rate of long-term health conditions than the state average. However, 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Volunteering is much lower here than in most areas, with only 10.8% of residents participating. Around 13.4% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

The First Nations community is small but sees much higher outcomes than the national average, including an unemployment rate of 0.0% and high Year 12 completion rates.

Families with children make up 60.3% of households. A higher number of people live alone here than in most areas, representing 28.5% of the population.

Housing is diverse, with townhouses and semi-detached homes being almost as common as separate houses. Renting is more common here than in the state average, and typical weekly rents are slightly higher at $400.

The area is highly connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is also much more common here than nationally, at 32.9%.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a higher percentage of the population than in most areas.

Employment is strong, with 68.1% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Professionals and managers make up a large portion of the local workforce.

Pascoe Vale is highly advantaged overall, ranking in the top 20% of areas for both general advantage and education and job skills.

The local climate sees average annual rainfall of 618mm, which is a little above the state average, and average maximum temperatures that are lower than most areas.

This is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and public transport.