West Footscray - Tottenham

The area is much younger than the state and national averages, with a low proportion of seniors. This trend is reflected in the household data, where de facto relationships have risen to 17.6%, well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 33.5% of the community, which is well above the national average, although this is a drop from 2011. English, Australian, and Vietnamese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 32.0% of people using a language other than English at home. However, this figure has fallen by 10 points since 2011, while the proportion of people who speak little or no English remains well above the national average.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 47.4%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, rising 23 points since 2011.

The community is far more qualified than the national average, with 40.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly to 71.2% since 2011.

Incomes have climbed sharply, with typical weekly household income now $1,988. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 21 points since 2011 to reach 28.5%.

While long-term health conditions are slightly less common than in most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions at 10.7% compared to the national figure of 8.8%.

Volunteer rates are lower than the state average at 11.9%. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for similar areas, while those doing significant unpaid housework are fewer than usual.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably older than the state average and have very high Year 12 completion rates at 81.6%. A high 20.7% also speak a First Nations language.

About 29.0% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Families with children make up the largest group, with 57.8% of households consisting of couples with children.

Renters make up a large 40.4% of the market, far above the state average. Homes here are generally smaller, with only 52.5% having three or more bedrooms, compared to 73.8% nationally.

The area is a hub for flexible work, with 37.6% of people working from home. It is very well connected, with 95.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.2% of the population.

A high 69.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The workforce is largely professional, with 32.4% in professional roles.

The area ranks well for education and job skills, which helps drive an overall advantage score that is higher than 70% of similar areas.

The area experiences slightly higher annual rainfall than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 20.4 degrees.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.4. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools.