Clarinda - Oakleigh South

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 44 and a high 24.5% of residents aged 65 or over, a figure that has risen 7.7 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up only 15.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Birthplace diversity is very high, with 50.3% of people born overseas, far above the 27.7% national average. The most common ancestries are Greek, Australian, English, Chinese and Indian.

A striking 54.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state and national figures. Greek is the most common non-English language, and 9.9% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas; 55.0% of people identify as Christian, while those with no religion (22.3%) are far fewer than the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications have risen since 2011, with 27.1% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, which is slightly above the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,659, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal income is much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly amount of $655.

The community has a high need for support, with 9.3% of people requiring help with daily activities, which is well above the national average of 5.8%.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.0% of people providing such support, though volunteering is much lower than most areas at 8.3%.

The First Nations population is very small, numbering only 22 people. However, those who do identify as First Nations are more likely to speak a First Nations language (13.6%) compared to the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger and hold more people, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Families with children make up 61.7% of all households.

The area is dominated by separate houses (90.1%), and a far higher proportion of residents (44.8%) own their homes outright compared to the national figure of 31.0%.

While 52.4% of people drive to work, 24.0% now work from home, a huge increase from 2.4% in 2011. Public transport access is excellent, with most people living just one minute from a stop.

The population is very stable, with only 24.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Adults working or looking for work (56.1%) are fewer than in most areas. The most common industries for employees are health care, retail and manufacturing.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other regions, with a moderate score of 5 out of 10.

The local climate is slightly cooler and wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall well above the Victorian figure.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 99.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 98.9% within 15 minutes of groceries.