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Mount Eliza
23 km²
An overall advantage score of 1,115 puts Mount Eliza among the most affluent areas in the country. It is a wealthy, established community where the typical resident is 45, noticeably older than the national average. This is a family-oriented suburb with a high proportion of children and a strong presence of seniors. Its character is defined by large, owner-occupied homes and a highly qualified population, creating a stable and prosperous residential enclave in the Mornington Peninsula region.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
22 schools within reach make Mount Eliza convenient for families.
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The population is older than most, with the typical resident aged 45 and 22.3% being seniors, a figure well above the national average. Children under 15 also make up a larger share of the community at 20.5%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 47.3%. The proportion of people born overseas is 22.3%, which is well below the Victorian and national figures.
English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community. Only 6.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.
About half of the population (49.2%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 28.4% identified this way.
The area is highly qualified, with 34.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 70.4% completing Year 12, both of which are well above national levels.
Incomes are much higher than most areas, with 39.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly family income is $2,956, well above the national figure of $2,120.
Mental health conditions are less common here than in most areas, at 7.0%. Those needing help with daily activities are also a little below the national average at 4.3%.
Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than most, with 15.3% doing so. This includes 33.4% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure.
The First Nations community is small, totaling 94 people. However, they have very high Year 12 completion rates at 76.6%, far above the national average of 37.0%.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children (67.5%) and a much lower rate of people living alone than in most areas.
Large detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 91.9% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 45.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
Cars are essential here, as 34.5% of people work from home and very few (0.7%) commute by public transport. Only 2.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, much lower than most areas.
The community is relatively stable, with 32.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.
Unemployment is very low at 3.3%, well below the national average. Many residents work as professionals (28.2%) or managers (21.8%), often within health, construction, or education.
With a maximum advantage score of 10 for both resources and overall standing, this is one of the most advantaged areas in Australia, hosting 2,124 businesses.
The area experiences a slightly cooler climate than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 19.1 degrees and annual rainfall of 761mm.
While 97.5% of homes are within a short walk of a park, the area is generally less walkable than other Victorian suburbs, particularly for groceries and public transport.