Newport

Families are a major part of the community, with children under 15 making up 21.6% of the population, well above the national figure. The typical resident is 38, and there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (73.4%), though 23.4% were born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

While 18.4% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the Victorian average. English only is the most common, used by 78.1% of the population.

The community is increasingly secular, with 48.5% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

Newport is highly qualified, with 42.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This academic trend is seen in school results too, as 73.3% of residents completed Year 12.

Income levels are among the highest in the region, with typical weekly family earnings of $3,213. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 25 points since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 69.1% reporting no long-term health conditions. The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Unpaid care is common here, as 33.4% of people care for children, which is well above the national average. About 15% of the population also spends time volunteering.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.6% of the population. However, those in this group have household incomes and Year 12 completion rates that are far above the national figures.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 65.4%.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $460 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,500, both well above the national figures. Detached houses are less common here than in most other areas.

The area is an excellent transit hub, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is very common, with 42.4% of people doing so, far above the national average.

About 39.2% of people have moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.8% of the population.

Job prospects are strong, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many residents are professionals or managers, and full-time employment is well above the state average.

The area is highly advantaged across all measures, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a high concentration of businesses and a very high level of job skills.

The local climate sees an average maximum temperature of 20.4 degrees. Annual rainfall is slightly above the Victorian average, totaling 616mm.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and schools. Almost every resident is also within a short stroll of health services and public transport.