Brunswick - Coburg

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, and it has one of the lowest proportions of children under 15. De facto relationships are very common here, with 18.3% of the population in such partnerships, which is well above the state average.

About 29.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is a little above the national average. Italian and English are the most common ancestries after Australian, reflecting the area's diverse heritage.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, at 27.1%, which is well above the national figure. While English remains dominant, Italian, Greek, and Arabic are the most common other languages spoken.

A majority of people here report no religion, at 53.5%, which is far above the national average. This figure has risen significantly by 23 percentage points since 2011.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 48.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,678. This has risen sharply since 2011, and nearly 30% of households now earn $3,000 or more each week.

Mental health conditions are reported at 13.4%, which is well above the national figure. About 29.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, slightly more than the state average.

Unpaid childcare and housework are much less common here than in most areas. However, 12.8% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher typical personal income than most other areas and an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is well below the national figure.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most other areas, with 32.0% of households consisting of one person. Consequently, homes are slightly smaller than the national average, with typically 2.3 people per dwelling.

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, at 42.5%. The area has far fewer large homes, and those who do own houses often face higher-than-average monthly mortgage payments of $2,149.

The area is a hub for flexible work, with 41.0% of people working from home—far above the national average. Many residents live without a car, and the number of people using public transport for commuting is much higher than in most areas.

The population is very mobile, with 47.3% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, though the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, at 72.1%, which is far above the national average. Most residents work as professionals in health, education, or technical services.

The area has seen strong recent growth, with the population increasing by 11.6% since 2021, which is well above the state average.

The local climate is slightly warmer and wetter than the state average, with an average annual rainfall of 627mm.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.2, where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.