Narre Warren South - West

This is a young area where the typical resident is 33, noticeably younger than the state and national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the national average.

International roots are common here, with 44.3% of people born overseas, far above the 30% seen in Victoria. Indian and Chinese ancestries are the most prominent non-European groups.

Language diversity is high, and 45.5% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 8.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas; only 26.4% of people report no religion, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

About 61.1% of adults have completed Year 12, which is slightly above the national figure. However, the 18.7% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average.

Typical household income is $2,011 a week, which is a little above the national figure. While typical personal income is a little below the national average, household earnings have risen by $357 since 2016.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with 22.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, while volunteering is much lower than the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is small, but they have a high rate of Year 12 completion at 54.4%, far above the national average of 37.0%.

Homes here are large, typically holding 3.4 people, which is well above the national average of 2.5. Only 11.1% of people live alone.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 89.8% of homes being detached and 97.3% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state and national figures.

Cars are essential for most, as only 2.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 16.2% of people work from home, only 2.0% of the population commutes via public transport.

The area is relatively stable, with 33.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate of 6.9% is a little above the national average.

The area has more businesses than 73% of similar locations, though its overall advantage score of 965 is lower than about 63% of other areas.

Annual rainfall is far above the Victorian average, while average maximum temperatures are about the same as the rest of the state.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most homes are also within a short walk of public transport and health services.