Bayswater North

The area is slightly older than the state and national figures, with 15% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 18% of the population, this figure has fallen by 2.4 points since 2011.

About 22% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, each accounting for over 36% of the population.

English is the main language for 79.2% of people, and the proportion of those using another language at home is far below the Victorian average. However, this figure has risen by 5.3 points since 2011.

A striking 47.7% of residents have no religion, a figure well above the national average. This represents a significant shift since 2011, when the figure was 28.8%.

Education levels have risen, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing 8.4 points since 2011 to 21.8%. Year 12 completion also rose 11 points in the same period.

Typical weekly family incomes are about the same as the national figure at $2,187. High earners have increased, with 20.7% of households now earning $3,000 or more per week, up 14 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.3% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, affecting 11.7% of residents.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.4% of people providing care, which is higher than the national figure. However, the share of people who volunteer has fallen by 3 points since 2011.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 79 people. This group has an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Families are a mainstay here, with 62.4% of homes consisting of couples with children. Most households are larger than those in other areas, with a typical size of 2.6 people.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 83.5% of homes. Renting is much less common here than across the nation, with only 20.4% of households renting.

Most people rely on cars, but the area is well-served by 84 public transport stops. A significant 21.7% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from 2.5% in 2011.

The population is relatively stable, as only 29.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 66.9%. The most common industries are health care, construction, and manufacturing.

The area is generally well-off, with a typical advantage score slightly above the national average. It is a significant business hub with 1,452 businesses.

Bayswater North receives much more rainfall than the Victorian average, with 1,016mm annually. Average maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state average.

The suburb is very walkable, with 95% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park.