Stonnington - West

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 35. It is also a place of changing social structures, as the proportion of people in de facto relationships is now well above the national figure.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 33.7% of residents born abroad, which is well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 22% of people use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A significant shift has occurred here, with those reporting no religion rising 19 points since 2011 to reach 48.3%, a figure well above the national average.

Educational attainment is far above the national average, with 82.1% of residents completing Year 12. This high level of schooling is reflected in a workforce dominated by professionals and managers.

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with a typical family earning $3,232 a week. A third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure.

The population is generally healthier than most areas, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (3.4%) and fewer long-term health conditions than the state average.

Residents are far less likely to provide unpaid childcare or housework than most other areas. However, volunteering rates are slightly above the Victorian average.

The First Nations population is small, but those who live here are noticeably older and have much higher typical incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the national average.

Small households are the norm, with 44.2% of people living alone—far above the national figure. Consequently, the typical home holds only 1.9 people.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with 64.7% of homes being of this type. Renting is very common at 52.1%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

Working from home is very popular here, with 45.4% of people doing so, far above the national average. This is consistent with a high number of homes having no motor vehicle.

This is a transient community where 55.3% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much larger share of the population than in most other areas.

Employment rates are very high, with 70.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most of the workforce is employed in professional and technical roles.

The area continues to grow quickly, with a population increase of 8.6% since 2021, which is higher than the state average.

The local climate is slightly cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 20.3 degrees.

Described as a walker's paradise, this area has a walkability score of 9.0. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and health services.