Boroondara

The population is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40. Seniors make up 18.3% of the community, a figure that has risen by 3.5 percentage points since 2011.

Boroondara is much more diverse than most similar areas, with 32.5% of people born overseas. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Reflecting its overseas birth rate, 28.7% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and Mandarin is the most common second language.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45.2% of the population. This figure has risen sharply by 17 percentage points since 2011.

The area is among the most qualified in the country, with 52.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 83.0%.

Earnings are very high here, with the typical weekly family income of $3,186 well above the national figure. Around 39% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.

Residents report better health than most areas, with only 24.9% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much lower than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 18.6% of people participating. Unpaid care for others is also a bit more frequent than the state average.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population, but those who are present have much higher typical incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the national average.

Most households consist of couples with children, and the area has a lower rate of one-parent families than most other areas.

Boroondara has far fewer detached houses than the state average, but home ownership is high, with 38.7% owning their home outright. Typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $3,000.

The area is a hub for remote work, with 42% of people working from home. Public transport infrastructure is very strong, with more stops and routes than most similar areas.

Movement is steady, with nearly 40% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.8% of the population.

The workforce is largely professional, with a lower unemployment rate than most areas. The most common industries are health, professional services, and education.

The population is among the largest at this level and continues to grow, with an estimated 5.2% increase since the last census.

The area experiences slightly higher annual rainfall than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 20.5 degrees.

Boroondara is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.4. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.