Belgrave - Selby

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. Families are common here, with 18.9% of the population being children under 15 and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (17.2%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. Only 6.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of the community (61.3%) now reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.

Residents are well-qualified, with 29.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also higher than most areas, and there is a strong presence of local schools.

Household incomes have risen sharply since 2011, with 31% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly household income is $2,253.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.3% of people. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas.

This is a community with high levels of unpaid care, particularly for children, and a high rate of volunteering (19.7%), which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people in the area are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 32. They also have much higher typical incomes and Year 12 completion rates than most other areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a very low number of people living alone (16.1%) compared to the national figure of 25.6%.

The landscape is almost entirely separate houses (99.1%), with 88.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 7.4% of households.

Car use is dominant, but 29.6% of people now work from home, a huge increase since 2011. While there are many public transport stops, it is a long drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 26.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (69%) than in most areas, though full-time employment is lower than the state average. Health, construction, and education are the main industries.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. However, the population has shrunk slightly since 2021.

The local climate is cooler and wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall reaching 1,095mm.

While many people live within walking distance of a park or transport, the steep terrain and low number of nearby grocery stores make the area less walkable than most of Victoria.