Bayside

The area is noticeably older than most, with a typical age of 45 and a senior population that is well above the national figure. While the total population grew by 10% since 2011 to 101,306, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 27.1% of the population was born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is about the same as the national average.

English is the dominant language, with 81.1% of people using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home is 15.4%, which is far below the Victorian average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 44.5%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 18 points since 2011.

Bayside is highly educated, with 44% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in school results, where Year 12 completion is much higher than in most other areas.

The area is among the wealthiest at its level, with a typical family income of $3,361 per week. This is well above the national figure, and the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose by 21 points since 2011.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and a much lower rate of mental health conditions.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though it has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for children is also a bit more frequent than the state average.

The First Nations population is small, representing 0.3% of the community. However, this group has a Year 12 completion rate and household income that are far above the national figures.

Most homes are made up of couples with children, though 25.3% of people live alone. The number of one-parent families is well below the national average.

Outright home ownership is much higher than usual at 41.3%. While rents are well above the national figure, typical monthly mortgage payments are also among the highest at $3,000.

Working from home is very common, with 43% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. Despite this, most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 37.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is much lower than in most areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with a high percentage of the population working or looking for work.

The population grew by 4.7% since 2021, though this is well below the overall Victorian growth rate.

The area experiences slightly more rainfall than the Victorian average, while its average minimum temperature is well above the state figure.

Bayside is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and health services.