Narre Warren North

The community is noticeably older than the national average, and the population has grown by 18% since 2011. While children under 15 make up 17.7% of the area, the number of seniors has risen by 5.9 percentage points over the last decade.

People born overseas make up 27.9% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Italian, Irish and Scottish.

Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, with 26.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and those who speak little or no English have increased to 3.9% since 2016.

Over half of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.8% of the community, which is well below the national and state figures, though this group has grown by 12 percentage points since 2011.

Higher education is common, with 21.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is well-served by schools, with 6 institutions and a higher number of schools per child than most similar areas.

Wealth is a defining feature here, as 39.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly family income is $2,640, rising $709 since 2011.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas. However, 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state and national figures.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.6% of people providing care, a rate much higher than most similar areas. Conversely, volunteering has fallen by 4.1 percentage points since 2011.

The First Nations community is small, with only 37 people. This group has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 66.7% and a 0% unemployment rate, both far above national averages.

Homes here are large, with 3.3 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. Most families are couples with children (71.9%), while only 8.5% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 98.6% of homes being detached and 96% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at just 4.1%, while 43.2% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as 99.3% of homes own a vehicle and only 0.6% of people commute by public transport. This reliance on cars is reflected in the fact that 23.3% of people now work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 27.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most areas.

The local job market is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.6%. Many residents work in construction (19.1%), retail (10.9%), or health and social assistance (10.5%).

The area ranks very high for overall advantage, scoring 8 out of 10. This is supported by high access to money and resources and a strong level of job skills.

The area receives significantly more rainfall than the state average, with 1,014mm annually. Average temperatures are slightly lower than the Victorian average.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.1. Most residents live far from health services and groceries, with only 2.3% and 33.9% within a 15-minute walk respectively.