Dingley Village

The area is noticeably older than the national average, and the proportion of seniors has risen by 5.1 points since 2011. While children under 15 make up 17.6% of the population, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

About 26.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though the number of overseas-born residents has risen 3.4 points since 2011.

More than one in five people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen 5.3 points over the last decade. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common religion at 53.0%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 16 points since 2011. The share of people with no religion remains well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 61.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is a little above the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 23.9% of adults, a figure that has risen 7.8 points since 2011.

Weekly family incomes are typically $2,335, which is a little above the state and national figures. High earners are common here, with 27.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, up 16 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most other areas. About 28.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 5.4% need help with daily activities.

Providing unpaid care is very common, with 15.2% of people doing so, which is well above the national figure. This includes 28.8% of residents who provide unpaid childcare, a little above the state average.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. However, this group has a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the national figure and a typical personal income well above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Most are couples with children (64.9%), and there are fewer people living alone compared to the state average.

Housing is very stable, with a low rental rate of 10.5% and a very high 45.7% of homes owned outright. Most homes are large, with 85.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 1.0% of people commuting by public transport. However, working from home has become much more common, rising 21 points since 2011 to reach 24.5%.

Dingley Village is a stable community where few people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common here than in most other areas.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.6% which is a little below the national figure. Most of the workforce is employed full-time, with many working in health, construction and retail.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. It is particularly strong in its access to money and resources, though population growth has been well below the state average.

The area experiences lower average maximum temperatures than most areas, while annual rainfall is well above the Victorian average.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 91.7% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park and the vast majority are close to groceries and public transport.