Darebin - North

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. The population has grown by 8.4% since 2011, and there has been a notable rise in people living in de facto relationships.

Many residents were born overseas, at 35.1%, which is well above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian and Italian are the most common ancestries in the area.

About 38.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. This is reflected in the community's diversity, though the number of people who speak little or no English fell slightly since 2016.

The number of people reporting no religion rose sharply by 19 percentage points since 2011 to reach 38.3%. This is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion also rose significantly since 2011.

Weekly family incomes are about the same as the state and national averages. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is a little below the national figure.

More people here need help with daily activities (7.2%) and report mental health conditions (10.3%) compared to most other similar areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas, and fewer people spend time on unpaid housework or childcare. However, there is a higher rate of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28. A higher proportion of First Nations residents have completed Year 12 and speak a First Nations language compared to most areas.

Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. This is higher than most similar areas, though typical household sizes remain about the same as the state average.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 37.6% of households renting. There are far fewer large homes, and the proportion of detached houses is much lower than the state average.

Working from home is very common at 30.4%, well above the national figure. The area is well served by public transport, with a very high number of stops and departures compared to the state average.

The area attracts new residents, with 17.1% of the population arriving from overseas recently, which is a little above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. However, the unemployment rate is also much higher than in most other areas.

The population has grown by 9.4% since 2021, a rate of growth that is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the state average.

The area generally sees more rain than the state average, while the average maximum temperature is much lower than in most other areas.

This is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score well above the state average. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools and health services.