Mount Waverley - South

The population has grown 12% since 2011 to 19,265 people. Residents are slightly older than the national figure, with a typical age of 40 and a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over.

A large 46.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, and Indian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 48.9% 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.

Christianity is the most common faith at 39.6%, though the proportion of people reporting no religion rose 14 points since 2011 to 37.8%.

The area is highly qualified, with 43.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is reflected in a very high number of residents completing Year 12.

Weekly family incomes are typically $2,408, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, with 30.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas. About 71.5% of people have no long-term health condition at all.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.5% of people providing care, which is higher than most areas. Volunteering has fallen by 5.2 points since 2011.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.2% of the population. This group has a typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate far above the national figures.

Families with children make up 65.9% of households, and homes tend to be larger than usual with 2.7 people per dwelling.

Homes are typically large, with 86.3% having three or more bedrooms. While 41.8% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas at $2,600.

Working from home has surged since 2011 to 34.9%, far above the national figure. Most homes have two vehicles, and a short 1-minute walk to the nearest stop is typical.

Movement is steady, with 39.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.1% of the community.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 60.0%, with many residents working as professionals or managers in technical and health fields.

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and education and job skills. It is also home to a large number of businesses.

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

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries. Almost all residents are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.