Banyule

The typical resident is 40, and the population has grown by 6.7% since 2011. There is a noticeable trend toward an older community, with the proportion of people aged 65 and over rising to 18.8%.

About 24.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though well below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

People using another language at home make up 21.8% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. English remains dominant, followed by Mandarin, Italian, and Greek.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 43.6%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 18 points since 2011.

Banyule is exceptionally well qualified, with 69.3% of residents completing Year 12 and a typical resident far more likely to have a university degree than those in most other areas.

The area is much wealthier than most, with 29.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. Typical weekly family incomes are $2,521, which is a little above the state and national figures.

About 28.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is roughly in line with the rest of the state. Mental health conditions are among the most commonly reported issues.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.6% of people providing care—among the highest rates for its level. This includes a high proportion of people caring for children.

The First Nations community is small, representing 0.7% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28.

Families are the norm here, with 61.8% of homes consisting of couples with children. On average, there are 2.5 people per home, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 36.7% of houses owned outright. However, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is much higher than in most other areas.

Working from home has surged to 33.4% since 2011, far exceeding the national figure. While most use cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops.

The community is relatively stable, as the 34.3% of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas.

A high percentage of residents are working or looking for work, with 64.4% of adults active. Many work as professionals or managers, particularly in health, education, and technical fields.

The total population has reached 132,770, making it larger than about 84% of similar areas, though growth has slowed recently compared to the state average.

Banyule receives more rainfall than the state average, with 720mm annually. Temperatures are generally moderate, with a typical maximum of 20.6 degrees.

The area is very walkable, with 97.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and nearly every home within 15 minutes of a park.