Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Noble Park North
4 km²
More than half of the people in Noble Park North use a language other than English at home. This multicultural community is defined by a very high proportion of overseas-born residents, with 51.2% born abroad. It is a place of established families, with a higher number of seniors than most areas and a strong preference for large, detached houses. While many residents face lower incomes than the national figure, the area is highly walkable with excellent access to local services.
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The typical resident is 40, slightly older than the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
A high 51.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese, Greek, and Vietnamese.
Language diversity is very high here, with 54.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in the 10.3% of residents who speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common, as the 21.9% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 46.2%.
The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 20.7% since 2011, though this remains well below the national average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,453, which is lower than the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much lower than most areas, with nearly half of residents earning under $650 a week.
The area has a higher need for support, with 8.4% of people needing help with daily activities, which is more than in most other areas.
Unpaid care is common, with 13.3% of people providing unpaid care, though the volunteering rate of 7.7% is among the lowest at this level.
First Nations people make up a small part of the community, and their typical personal income of $515 is about the same as the national figure for this group.
Homes tend to be larger and hold more people, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 60.5% of households are couples with children.
Separate houses are very common here, making up 89.도% of all homes. A high 38.1% of residents own their homes outright, well above the national average.
Most people drive to work, but the area is well-served by public transport with 43 stops. Working from home has risen significantly to 17.2% since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, as the 27.8% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is a little above the national figure. The local workforce is heavily represented in health care, manufacturing, and construction.
Overall advantage is low, with the area ranking in the bottom 30% of similar places. Population growth has been much lower than the state average.
The area receives 823mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Victorian average of 510mm.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with 98.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park.