Knoxfield - Scoresby

The typical resident is 39, and the population has grown by 27% since 2011. While children under 15 and seniors make up about a third of the community, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Birthplace diversity is a standout feature, as 41.2% of people were born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Consistent with the high number of overseas-born residents, 38.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages.

People with no religion make up 37.4% of the community, which is a little below the national figure. This figure has risen 13 points since 2011, though Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 42.4%.

The area is well-qualified, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011 to reach 67.7%.

Household incomes are generally high; 25.2% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, which is above the national figure. The typical weekly household income is $1,953, which is a little above the national typical income of $1,746.

Residents generally report better health than most, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than the state and national averages. Only 4.3% of people need help with daily activities.

A higher number of people care for children unpaid compared to most areas, at 29.5%. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen since 2011 to 13.3%.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24. Household incomes for this group are well above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per household. This is reflected in the family makeup, where 64.7% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large houses, with 91.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 32.6% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,117 are higher than most areas.

Car use is very common, with only 2.3% of homes having no motor vehicle. However, the area is well-served by public transport, and 26.5% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase since 2011.

Around 37.2% of residents moved into the area in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.3% of the population, though this is lower than the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average, with many residents working in health care, retail, and professional roles.

The area is quite prosperous, ranking in the top 20% for access to money and resources. It is also a major hub for business, with 2,199 businesses operating in the area.

The area receives far more rainfall than the Victorian average, with 867mm annually. Minimum temperatures are a little higher than the state average, while maximums are slightly lower.

The suburb is very walkable, with 96.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park and a school.