Keysborough - North

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a higher proportion of seniors than most, with 20.6% aged 65 and over. Conversely, the number of children under 15 is a little below the national figure.

A huge 53.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, with 58.4% of people using a language other than English at home. About 16% speak little or no English, which is far above the state and national figures.

Buddhism is a significant faith here at 21.6%. Only 24.1% of residents report having no religion, which is far lower than the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 17.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical family earning $1,610 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 3.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

A little more than 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most areas.

Community participation is low, with only 7.1% of residents volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations population is small, but it is notably young, with a typical age of 19. Additionally, 21.1% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 89.7% of dwellings. A high 42.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Most people drive to work, and while 6.1% of homes have no car, the area is well-served by buses. Public transport stops are more frequent here than in most similar areas.

The population is very stable, as only 26.3% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Unemployment is a little above the national rate at 6.5%. Many residents work in manufacturing, which is the most common industry in the area.

The area is ranked as having low overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10. Population growth has also slowed, falling by 0.9% since 2021.

The area receives a higher amount of rainfall than most parts of Victoria, with an average of 745mm annually.

The suburb is very walkable, with 96.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of various amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or grocery store.