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Mount Martha
30 km²
Typical residents in Mount Martha are far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 46. This is a wealthy, established community where nearly half the population is now without a religion, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. The area is defined by its high incomes and spacious detached housing, though it remains largely car-dependent for daily needs. It serves as a comfortable residential hub with a population that has grown by 16% over the last decade.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Mount Martha is a mature community where 23.8% of people are aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. The typical age has risen by 5 years since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 19.2%.
The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 76.4% of residents born in Australia. This results in a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents (20.2%) compared to the Victorian average of 30%.
English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. Only 4.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A significant shift has occurred here, with those reporting no religion rising 21 points since 2011 to reach 49.1%. This is far above the national average of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 62.8% of residents having completed Year 12 and 26.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This educational level is higher than most similar areas.
Incomes are high and have grown significantly; 30.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average. The typical weekly family income is $2,481, up $805 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.2% of people. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities (4.9%) is lower than most areas.
Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 31.3% of people caring for children and 25.3% doing significant housework. Volunteers (16.5%) are also more common here than in most other areas.
The First Nations community is small, consisting of 119 people. This group is noticeably younger than the wider population and has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 59.7%.
Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. The area has a high proportion of couples with children (62.6%) and fewer one-parent families than most areas.
Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 89.2% featuring three or more bedrooms. Ownership is strong, as 42.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.3% of people commuting via public transport. In contrast, 26.7% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase from 6% in 2011.
Residents tend to stay put, with only 33.9% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very uncommon at 4.1%.
The unemployment rate is very low at 2.8%, among the lowest for its level. Many residents work in health care, construction, or education, though full-time employment (53.7%) is lower than the state average.
This is a highly advantaged area, ranking 10 out of 10 for access to money and resources. It also has a high number of businesses (1,796) compared to similar areas.
The local climate is cooler than the Victorian average, with a typical maximum temperature of 19.3 degrees. Annual rainfall is also well above the state figure at 765mm.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 4.0. While most people live within 15 minutes of a park, only 16.6% can walk to health services in that time.