Mount Waverley - North

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the national figure. While the population grew by 7.8% since 2011, the proportion of seniors has fallen slightly to 18.4%.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 49.4% of people born abroad—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Indian are the most frequent ancestries.

More than half of residents speak a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and 7.6% of people speak little or no English.

The number of people reporting no religion rose 15 points since 2011 to reach 40.6%, which is slightly above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.6%.

This is a highly qualified community where 45.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. This trend has climbed 12 points since 2011.

Wealth is high here, with 30.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. Typical weekly family income has risen by $690 since 2011 to reach $2,353.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.3% of people, which is well below the national figure. Only 5.3% report a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.4% of people providing such support. However, the number of volunteers fell by 6.1 points since 2011 to reach 15.1%.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 27 people. This group has a median personal income of $966, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 65.5% of families.

Large houses are the norm, with 87.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is much higher than most areas at 42%, though typical weekly rents are well above the national average at $485.

Working from home has surged, with 36.4% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. Most homes have two vehicles, and only 3.8% have no car.

The area is welcoming to newcomers, with 16.6% of residents arriving from overseas recently. About 40% of the population moved into the area in the last five years.

About 61.3% of adults are working or looking for work, with professional and technical roles being the most common. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is slightly higher than most areas.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. It is also home to a high number of businesses, totalling 1,978.

The area receives 804mm of annual rainfall, which is well above the Victorian average. Average maximum temperatures are slightly lower than most other areas.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to schools is also excellent, with 95.7% of homes within a short walk.