Oakleigh - Huntingdale

The population grew by 13% since 2011 to 22,928 people. Residents are a little younger than the national average, with a typical age of 37, and children under 15 make up 15.8% of the community.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 42.6% of people born abroad, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Greek, Chinese, and Italian.

Language diversity is very high, as 46.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. Greek and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.2%, while 34.4% of residents report no religion. The latter figure has risen by 12 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

The community is highly qualified, with 39.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This academic success is reflected in Year 12 completion rates of 72.1%.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,956 per week. Higher earners are common, with 27.2% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011.

While 24.3% of people have a long-term health condition, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. However, 6.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than most areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.9%. Unpaid care for others is more common here than in the rest of the country, with 13.1% of people providing this support.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they have higher Year 12 completion rates (52.6%) and household incomes ($1,937) compared to the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be a bit more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up the largest group at 60.6% of all families.

Rental properties are more common here than in most areas, with 33.0% of households renting. Typical weekly rents of $415 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 are both above the national average.

The area is exceptionally well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is also very common, accounting for 31.3% of the workforce.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.8% of the community, which is well above the national average.

The workforce is active, with 66.2% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals (31.2%) or in health and education.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. This is supported by high job skills and a large business presence, with 3,336 local businesses.

The area sees more rain than the state average, with 755mm annually. Average temperatures are slightly lower than the state norm, with a typical maximum of 20.0 degrees.

This is a highly walkable neighbourhood where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school and a park. Almost every home is also within a short walk of groceries and health services.