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Mount Evelyn
17 km²
Young families and children are common in Mount Evelyn, where 20% of the population is under 15. This is a well-off community of around 9,800 people, characterized by large detached houses and a very low proportion of renters. While the area has a strong Australian and English heritage, it has seen a significant shift toward people identifying with no religion. It is a settled, affluent suburb in the Yarra Ranges with a high rate of home ownership and high typical incomes.
19 schools within reach make Mount Evelyn convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 38, which is about the same as the national figure. While children under 15 are more common than in most areas, the proportion of seniors has risen to 15% since 2011.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.6% born here and only 12.7% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 93.9% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average.
A majority of residents (56.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 22 percentage points since 2011.
About 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 54.7% have completed Year 12, both of which are well below the state and national figures.
The community is affluent, with a typical weekly household income of $2,045, which is higher than most areas. Weekly family incomes are also higher than the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.4% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported at a slightly higher rate than the state average.
Unpaid care is very common, with 32.7% of people caring for children and 16.1% providing other unpaid care, both of which are well above national levels.
There are 101 First Nations people in the area. They have a much higher typical personal income of $787 and an unemployment rate of 0.0% compared to most areas.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household, which is higher than the national figure. Only 18.1% of people live alone, far fewer than in most other areas.
The landscape is dominated by detached houses, making up 97.8% of homes. Renting is very uncommon at just 9.1%, while 87.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Reliance on cars is high, with 57.8% driving to work and only 0.8% using public transport. However, 21% of residents now work from home, a big increase since 2011.
The population is very stable, as only 27.9% of people moved in the last five years, far fewer than the national average of 40.7%.
More adults are working or looking for work (69.9%) compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.3%, and many residents work in construction or health care.
The area is highly advantaged, scoring 9 out of 10 for access to money and resources, which is higher than about 90% of similar areas.
Mount Evelyn is much wetter than the rest of the state, with average annual rainfall of 1,135mm, and it experiences lower average maximum temperatures.
The area is somewhat walkable, though it is harder to reach groceries and health services on foot than in most Victorian suburbs. This is likely due to the steep terrain and low street connectivity.