Laverton

The community is noticeably young, with children under 15 making up 20.1% of the population. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here than in the rest of the state, at just 6.1%.

A striking 55.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Indian, English, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 56.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English has fallen slightly since 2016.

Religious affiliation is distinct, with 16.2% of people identifying as Hindu. Those with no religion make up 25.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 38.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011 to reach 71.5%.

Typical incomes are higher than most areas, with 27.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household income has risen by over $1,000 since 2011 to reach $2,091.

Residents generally report good health, with only 16.8% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for similar areas at 7.7%. Unpaid care for children is common, with 27% of people providing this support.

First Nations people make up 0.7% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28.

Homes tend to be larger than most, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 63.8% of families are couples with children.

Renting is very common here, with 45.7% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, and 82.2% have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is well above the national average, supported by a very high number of stops and departures. Working from home has also become much more common, now accounting for 28.4% of workers.

The population is highly mobile, with 54.4% of people moving house in the last five years. This includes a large number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 27% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 68.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

Laverton is a significant business hub with 2,507 businesses. It has a higher overall advantage score than 58% of similar areas.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 565mm, which is a little above the state average. Average maximum temperatures are around 20.4 degrees.

The area is very walkable, with 94.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries within a 15-minute walk.