Glen Waverley - East

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It is a growing community of 21,603 people, with a significant number of seniors—21.4% of the population—which is well above the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 57% of the population, a figure that rose nearly 10 points since 2011 and sits far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 37.5%, followed by English and Indian heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 58.5% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 22.9% of residents.

People with no religion make up 37.7% of the community, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011. Other significant groups include Christians (34.6%), Hindus (9.3%), and Buddhists (9.1%).

The area is highly qualified, with 43.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This academic achievement is reflected in the fact that 77% of residents completed Year 12.

Household wealth is strong, with 28.3% earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the state average. While typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, typical personal incomes are slightly lower.

Residents generally report good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both falling well below national levels. Only 4.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 14.7%, though this remains slightly above the state average. About 23% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is a little above the national figure.

The First Nations community is very small, numbering 25 people. This group has a typical personal income and household income that is far above the national average.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 66.1% of families.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 89.4% of homes being separate dwellings. Many are owned outright—44.6%—though typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas.

Working from home has surged since 2011 to 33.7%, far above the national average. While 44.5% of workers drive to work, the area has a high number of public transport stops and routes.

About 36.5% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is lower than the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15% of the population.

About 57.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state figure. The local workforce is largely professional, with 33.7% working in professional roles.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. It is also home to a large number of businesses, totalling 2,531.

The area receives 867mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average. Average maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state figure.

The area is very walkable, with 97.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential amenities. Nearly all residents live within a short walk of a park, a school, and public transport.