Manningham - West

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with 22.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 16% of the population, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 48% of people born outside Australia—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most prominent ancestries are Chinese, English, Australian, Italian, and Greek.

Language diversity is a striking feature, as 52.8% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the Victorian average. Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek, and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity remains the largest group at 46%, while 36.5% of residents report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Education levels are very high, with 38.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. This high level of qualification is also seen in Year 12 completion, which is much higher than in most areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,810, about the same as the state and national figures. While household earnings are generally higher than in most areas, typical personal weekly income is a little below the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported much less often here than in most other areas. However, 6.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Unpaid care is common, with 14% of people providing such support, a figure much higher than most areas. Conversely, volunteering has fallen since 2011 and is now lower than the state average.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 197 people. Compared to other areas, they have much higher typical incomes and a far higher rate of Year 12 completion.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home, which is higher than most areas. Only 21.2% of people live alone, well below the national figure.

Home ownership is strong, with 42.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. However, the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,400, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Working from home is very common here, with 32% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. While the area has many bus routes, only 3.1% of people use public transport to commute.

The population is moderately mobile, with 37.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.5% of the community, which is a little below the national figure.

Adults working or looking for work make up 57.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries are health care, professional services, and retail.

The area is continuing to grow, with the population increasing by 6.7% since the 2021 census.

The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 742mm, which is well above the Victorian average of 510mm.

The area is very walkable, with 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents also have easy access to parks, schools, and groceries, far exceeding the state average for walkability.