Doveton

Doveton is noticeably younger than most areas, with a typical age of 34 and a higher proportion of children under 15. The population grew by 16% since 2011, and there are far fewer seniors here than across Victoria.

The area is far more diverse than the national average, with 54.7% of residents born overseas. This figure rose by 7.6 percentage points since 2011, with many residents tracing their ancestry to England, India, and China.

Language diversity is very high, as 57.8% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 13.5% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here; the proportion of people reporting no religion is 19.1%, which is far below the national and state figures. The most common affiliations are Christianity and Islam.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 49.3% of residents completing Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen by 7.3 percentage points since 2011.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,262 a week. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Conversely, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state and national figures.

Community participation in volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at 6.5%. The proportion of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children is also well below the national average.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 30. A higher proportion speak a First Nations language, but Year 12 completion is among the lowest for similar areas.

Families in Doveton are often larger, with 2.7 people per home. There are also far more one-parent families here than in the rest of Victoria.

Renting is very common, with 41.5% of households renting, far above the national figure. Outright home ownership is much lower than usual, and typical weekly rents are slightly below the state average.

Most people drive to work, but the area has a high number of public transport stops and routes. However, the time spent commuting to the city by transit is among the highest for similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is a little above the national average, and 17.1% of residents arrived from overseas recently.

The unemployment rate is 9.5%, which is well above the state and national figures. About half of adults are working or looking for work, and many are employed in construction or manufacturing.

Doveton faces significant challenges, ranking in the lowest 10% of areas for overall advantage and access to resources. It has a high number of businesses relative to similar areas.

The area receives far more annual rainfall than the Victorian average. Minimum temperatures are a little higher than the state figure, while maximums are slightly lower.

Doveton is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can easily reach schools and groceries on foot.