Tullamarine

Tullamarine is slightly older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 40. A high proportion of seniors live here—20.2%, which is well above the Victorian figure—while children under 15 make up a much lower share than in most areas.

The area is much more multicultural than most, with 33.8% of people born overseas. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries, and Italy and India are the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.

Language diversity is far above the national average, with 34.2% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is consistent with the high overseas birth rate, though the share of people who speak little or no English is only slightly above the state figure.

Residents are far less likely to identify with a religion than those in the rest of the state. While 60% of the population identifies as Christian, the 24.1% who claim no religion is much lower than in most similar areas.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 17.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 9 points since 2011.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure. The typical household earns $1,404 a week, which is well below the Victorian average, and only 13% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 8.1% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also more common than the state average, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

The area has a very low rate of volunteering, which is well below the national figure. While few people provide unpaid childcare, 14% of residents provide some form of unpaid care, which is a little above the state average.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 41 people. This group is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 30.

Single-person households are much more common than usual, making up 33.4% of the area. There is also a much higher share of one-parent families compared to the rest of Victoria.

Renting is more common here than in most areas, and there are far fewer detached houses than the state average. Most homes are townhouses or semi-detached, and the typical weekly rent is $351.

The area is very accessible, with nearly all homes within a short walk of public transport. While 18.4% of people work from home, the majority of workers still rely on cars to get to their jobs.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower share of people moving in the last five years compared to the state. However, recent arrivals from overseas make up 15% of the community.

Unemployment is much higher here than in most similar areas at 6.1%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, transport, and health care.

Overall advantage and access to resources are lower than in about 60% to 70% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been much lower than the state average.

Tullamarine receives a little more annual rainfall than the Victorian average. Its average maximum and minimum temperatures are generally around the state level.

The suburb is very walkable, with 94.4% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. While residents can easily walk to parks, groceries, and transport, access to health services within 15 minutes is far below the state average.