Rowville - North

The typical resident is 41, making this area noticeably older than both the state and national average. While the proportion of children under 15 is around the middle for its level, this figure fell 6.5 percentage points since 2011.

This is a diverse community where 31.1% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. Chinese ancestry is particularly prominent, making up 12.3% of the population.

Language diversity is high, with 27.7% of people using a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 47.5% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 37.6%. The latter group rose by 13 percentage points since 2011, though it remains a little below the national figure.

Education levels are high, with 66.5% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. A quarter of those with degrees hold qualifications in management and commerce.

This is a wealthy area where 33.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the state and national figures. The typical weekly family income is $2,515, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally experience better health than the average, with fewer people needing help for daily activities and a much lower rate of mental health conditions than most areas.

Community support is strong, with 13.8% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, the number of volunteers fell slightly since 2011.

The First Nations population is very small, making up only 0.3% of the community. Those who identify as First Nations have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. It is a family-oriented area where 70.6% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Housing is dominated by large properties, as 90.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms and 88.8% are separate houses. Renting is rare here, with only 12.6% of households renting, far below the national average.

Most residents rely on cars, and only 1.3% commute by public transport. However, working from home has become much more common, rising 25 percentage points since 2011 to reach 27.5%.

The population is very stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals also fell since 2011.

Employment rates are strong, with 68.6% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is notably high at 62.3%, well above the national average.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking 8 out of 10 for overall advantage compared to all other areas. It is noted for having the highest possible score for access to money and resources.

The area receives 898mm of annual rainfall, far above the Victorian average of 510mm. Average maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state average.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is less convenient for errands. Only 38.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state average.