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Hillside
8 km²
More than 80% of similar areas are smaller than Hillside, which is a family-focused community in Melbourne's west. It is a young place where the typical resident is 36, and children under 15 make up nearly 20% of the population. This family presence is reflected in the housing, where huge 3+ bedroom homes are far more common than the state average. The area is culturally diverse and generally prosperous, with typical household incomes well above the national figure.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
14 schools within reach make Hillside convenient for families.
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The community is younger than average, with a typical age of 36 and a very low proportion of seniors at 9.5%. It is a family-heavy area where children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
About 30% of residents were born overseas, a figure that matches the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Italian, Greek, and Indian.
Language diversity is very high, with 34.5% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is high here; 62.9% of people identify as Christian, while the 19.5% who claim no religion is among the lowest for this level and far below the state figure.
Most residents have completed Year 12, with a rate of 64.1% that is well above the national figure. However, the 21.2% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average.
Household incomes are strong, with a typical weekly income of $2,212 which is well above the national figure. About 28.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.7%, which is well below the national figure.
Unpaid care is common, with 13.9% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children.
First Nations people make up 0.5% of the population. While First Nations household incomes are well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is much higher at 16.7%.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Very few people live alone here, at just 12.4%.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 88.9% of homes being separate houses. Large homes are the norm, as 95.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average.
Cars are essential, as only 1.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. While most of the area is within a short walk of public transport, the transit time to the city is among the highest for its level.
The population is very stable, with only 25.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.
Employment is high, with 69.9% of adults working or looking for work, a figure well above the national average. Common industries include construction, retail, and healthcare.
The area is generally well-resourced, with an access to money and resources score that is higher than about 90% of similar areas. Population growth has recently fallen by 1.1%.
The local climate is slightly warmer and drier than the state average, with an average minimum temperature of 10.2 degrees.
Walking to a park or public transport is very easy, with 100% of homes near a park. However, fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.