Stonnington - East

The typical resident is 39, and the population has grown by 7.1% since 2011. While children under 15 make up 15.4% of the community, which is much lower than most areas, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over has risen to 18.3%.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 28.2% of people born outside Australia. This is higher than most areas, and English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

About 22.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most areas. Mandarin, Greek, and Cantonese are the most frequently spoken non-English languages.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen 15 points since 2011 to reach 40.0%. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 44.4%.

This is one of the most highly qualified areas in the region, with 51.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 82.0%.

Weekly incomes are very high, with typical family earnings at $3,393, far above the national figure. About 39.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (25.1%) and mental health conditions (7.5%). Only 4.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 17.5% of people giving their time, though this is down from 22.0% in 2011. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than most areas at 13.6%.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 124 people. However, they have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (78.0%) and typical personal incomes that are well above the national average.

Living alone is much more common here than in most areas, with 29.9% of people in single-person households. One-parent families are among the lowest at this level, making up 9.7% of households.

Apartments and townhouses are common, as detached houses have fallen to 46.2%, far below the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $416, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,817.

Working from home is very common at 41.7%, which is far above the national figure. While 4.9% of people commute by public transport, the area is well-served with a very high number of weekly departures.

The area is quite mobile, with 41.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.5% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

More adults are working or looking for work (67.0%) than in most areas. Employment is concentrated in professional and technical roles, as well as health care and social assistance.

The population has grown by 7.4% since 2021, a rate that is about the same as the state average.

Annual rainfall is 684mm, which is well above the state figure. The average maximum temperature of 20.3 degrees is much lower than in most areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services.