Nunawading

The population grew by 13% to 12,413 people since 2011. Residents are a little older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 39, and those aged 65 and over make up 18.0% of the community.

Born overseas, 37.8% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries, with China being the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.

Language diversity is high, as 36.8% of people use a language other than English at home, well above the Victorian average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most spoken non-English languages.

People with no religion now make up 40.5% of the community, a rise of 14 points since 2011. This is slightly above the state and national figures, while Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 38.2%.

The area is highly qualified, with 39.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is consistent with a high proportion of residents—70.4%—who completed Year 12.

Wealth has risen sharply, with 27.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, up 17 points since 2011. The typical family income of $2,393 is higher than the state and national figures.

While 25.3% of residents have a long-term health condition—slightly below the national rate—the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13.1% of people providing care and 27.9% caring for children. This is higher than most areas, though the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.4% of the population. However, 20.0% of these residents speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average.

Families are the norm, with 63.4% of households being couples with children. Homes here are slightly larger than the national average, with typically 2.6 people per dwelling.

Housing is more expensive and dense than in many other areas; typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167. Detached houses are less common than in the rest of the state, making up 68.7% of homes.

Remote work is very popular, with 34.7% of people working from home, a huge increase since 2011. The area is also well-served by public transport, with 72 stops and 23 routes.

The community remains mobile, with 36.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.0% of the population, slightly above the national figure.

The workforce is dominated by professionals, who make up 33.3% of jobs. Common industries include health care, professional services, and education, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%.

Nunawading is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. This is supported by a high concentration of businesses—1,643 in total—and strong job skills.

The area experiences higher rainfall than the state average, with 805mm annually. Temperatures are generally mild, though average maximums are slightly lower than the Victorian average.

The area is exceptionally walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.