Glen Waverley - West

The population has grown by 14% since 2011 to reach 21,036 people. The typical resident is 39, and the area has a smaller proportion of children under 15 compared to most other areas.

Born overseas, 60.5% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Indian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 63.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 11.6% of the community speaks little or no English.

Buddhism and Hinduism are notable here, reflecting the area's diverse heritage. People with no religion make up 37.9% of the population, which is a little below the state average.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 43.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.

Weekly family incomes are typical for the state at $2,136. However, there is a high proportion of top earners, with 13.2% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (21.1%) and mental health conditions (4.8%) than most other areas in the state.

Volunteer rates are lower than most areas and have fallen since 2011. About 10.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little below the national figure.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. While their typical personal income is far below the national figure, 15.2% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 65.4% of households are couples with children.

Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments at $2,400 and weekly rents at $462. Large homes are common, as 82.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

A huge 32.1% of people work from home, which is far above the national average. Public transport use is also higher than in most other areas.

The area is very mobile, with 44.9% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.6% of the population.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce. While full-time employment is higher than the national average, the unemployment rate is slightly higher at 6.0%.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has a strong concentration of businesses and high levels of job skills.

The area receives 804mm of annual rainfall, which is well above the Victorian average. Maximum temperatures are generally lower than in other similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries.