Braybrook

The typical resident is 34, which is noticeably younger than the Victorian and national figure of 38. While the population has grown to over 19,000 people, there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

A striking 50.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese ancestry is the most common, making up 22.5% of the community.

Language diversity is very high, with 57.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

About 33% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure. Buddhism is also prominent, accounting for 14.5% of the population.

The area is well-qualified, with 31.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average and has risen significantly since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,686, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are a little below the national average at $727 per week.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most other areas. About 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Volunteer rates are well below the national figure at 8.1%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or doing housework is much lower than in most other areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.7% of the population. Those who speak a First Nations language represent 8.5%, which is well above the state average.

Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 19.7% of households.

Rental properties are very common, with 45.2% of households renting, far above the national average. Detached houses are much less common here than in most other areas, with many residents living in townhouses.

The area is highly connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is also much more common than in most other areas, at 25.4%.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is a little above the national figure. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers.

The area has a high number of businesses, with 1,975 in total. However, general access to money and resources is lower than in about 80% of similar areas.

Annual rainfall is slightly above the state average at 588mm. The average minimum temperature is also a little higher than the Victorian figure.

Braybrook is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, and groceries. This provides much better access to amenities than the state average.