# Clarinda - Oakleigh South

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Kingston › 3169, VIC

Area: 6 km²

Over half of the people in Clarinda - Oakleigh South use a language other than English at home, making it a diverse and multilingual community. It is a noticeably older area, with a typical resident aged 44 and a high proportion of seniors. This maturity is reflected in the housing, where many residents own their large family homes outright. The neighbourhood is highly walkable, with almost every home located within a short stroll of public transport, parks and shops.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 11,554 | -0.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 44 yrs | +7.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.2% | +85.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 24.5% | +45.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.0% | +1.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 5.1% | +46.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 25.4%, Young adults (25–44) 25.1%, Seniors (65+) 24.5%, Children (0–14) 15.0%, Youth (15–24) 10.0%

**Marital status** — Married 52.8%, Never married 30.1%, Widowed 7.1%, Divorced 7.0%, Separated 3.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 50.3% | +3.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 46.3%, India 9.4%, China 3.7%, Vietnam 2.8%, Philippines 2.2%, Italy 1.8%, England 1.0%, New Zealand 0.7%, South Africa 0.5%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Greek 15.6%, Australian 13.9%, English 13.1%, Chinese 11.3%, Indian 9.9%, Italian 6.1%, Irish 4.3%, Vietnamese 3.0%, Filipino 3.0%, Scottish 3.0%, German 1.7%, Dutch 0.8%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 54.4% | +2.5% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 9.9% | -3.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 42.2%, Greek 14.2%, Mandarin 4.9%, Vietnamese 2.6%, Hindi 2.5%, Italian 2.5%, Cantonese 1.8%, Arabic 1.8%, Punjabi 1.3%, Tagalog 0.9%

## Religion

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 22.3% | +80.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 55.0%, No religion 22.3%, Buddhism 6.2%, Hinduism 6.2%, Not stated 4.8%, Islam 2.4%, Judaism 1.6%, Other religions 1.5%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 61.7% | +16.9% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 27.1% | +57.8% since 2011 |
| Schools | 2 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.15 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 35 | — |
| School enrolments | 653 | — |
| Average school size | 327 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,078 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 61.7%, Year 9 or below 15.6%, Year 10 9.4%, Year 11 7.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 31.3%, Certificate III / IV 19.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.1%, Postgraduate degree 12.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.1%, Certificate I / II 1.1%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 21.8%, Engineering & related 15.6%, Society & culture 11.2%, Health 8.2%, Information technology 6.3%, Education 5.8%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.8%, Architecture & building 4.4%, Natural & physical sciences 3.8%, Creative arts 3.1%, Agriculture & environment 0.9%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $655 | +46.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,659 | +34.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,950 | +43.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 21.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 29.0%, $650–$1,499 25.9%, Under $650 17.8%, $3,000–$3,999 10.9%, $4,000 or more 10.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 46.3%, $650–$1,499 29.1%, $1,500–$2,999 14.8%, $3,000 or more 2.7%

## Health & Disability

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 28.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 9.3% | +43.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 9.8%, Arthritis 9.4%, Mental health 8.0%, Diabetes 7.7%, Asthma 6.7%, Heart disease 5.2%, Cancer 2.8%, Dementia 1.7%, Lung condition 1.4%, Stroke 1.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 65.4%, One condition 18.2%, Two conditions 6.1%, Three or more 4.2%

## Community Participation

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 8.3% | -20.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.0% | +31.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 23.7% | +3.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 19.0% | +4.5% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 22 | — |
| First Nations median age | 26 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $349 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,124 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 13.6% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | -6.9% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 13.7% | +5.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 19.8% | +11.4% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 61.7%, Couples without children 23.3%, One-parent families 13.7%, Other families 1.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 31.4%, 3 people 20.2%, 1 person 19.8%, 4 people 18.9%, 5 people 6.3%, 6 or more 3.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | +33.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,010 | +16.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 20.5% | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 44.8% | +3.1% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 90.1% | +15.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 86.3% | +0.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 44.8%, Owned with a mortgage 31.5%, Rented 20.5%, Not stated 1.7%, Other tenure 1.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 90.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 9.1%, Flat or apartment 0.7%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 51.1%, 4 bedrooms 28.3%, 2 bedrooms 10.4%, 5 or more 7.0%, 1 bedroom 1.9%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 57.5%, Under $200 14.4%, $200–$349 13.5%, $550–$749 8.4%, $750 or more 0.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 32.3%, $3,000 or more 24.0%, $1,000–$1,799 21.2%, Under $1,000 16.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.2% | -15.5% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 24.0% | +913.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.7% | -62.5% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.85 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,693.5 | — |
| Public transport routes | 12 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 1 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 21 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 32,722 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 122,927 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 65 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 52.4%, Worked at home 24.0%, Car (passenger) 4.4%, Train 1.8%, Walked 1.0%, Bus 0.8%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 39.0%, 1 vehicle 34.7%, 3 vehicles 13.8%, 4 or more 6.5%, No vehicle 6.2%

## Migration & Movement

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 24.6% | +5.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 7.7% | -28.3% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | -13.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 56.1% | -2.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.1% | -7.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.9%, Retail trade 10.6%, Manufacturing 9.4%, Construction 8.2%, Professional & technical 7.9%, Education & training 7.1%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Transport & warehousing 5.4%, Finance & insurance 5.0%, Public administration & safety 4.9%, Other services 4.0%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Media & telecommunications 2.1%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.2%, Clerical & administrative 14.4%, Technicians & trades 12.6%, Managers 11.6%, Community & personal service 10.1%, Labourers 9.8%, Sales workers 9.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.5%

## Economy & Advantage

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 4 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 6 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 995 | — |
| Population estimate | 11,741 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 0.8% | — |
| Businesses | 1,063 | — |

## Environment & Climate

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 640 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 20.1 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.1 | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 99.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 98.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 93.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 88.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 11.9 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 277 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.6% | — |

## Schools serving Clarinda - Oakleigh South

35 schools, 17,878 students, average ICSEA 1,079.

By sector: Government 25, Catholic 7, Independent 3

By type: Primary 24, Secondary 6, Combined 5

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| St Andrew's School | Catholic | Primary | 1.0 km | 319 |
| Clarinda Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 334 |
| Clayton South Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 102 |
| Oakleigh South Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 1,038 |
| South Oakleigh College | Government | Secondary | 2.2 km | 950 |
| Christway College | Independent | Combined | 2.2 km | 864 |
| East Bentleigh Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.6 km | 324 |
| St Peter's School | Catholic | Primary | 2.9 km | 133 |
| Cheltenham Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 2.9 km | 759 |
| Kingston Heath Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.0 km | 184 |

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