Hobsons Bay

The population has grown by 9% since 2011 to over 86,000 people. Residents are a little older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 40, and the proportion of seniors has risen to 16.5%.

People born overseas make up 29% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the use of Arabic, Greek, and Italian alongside English.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 17 points since 2011 to reach 39.4%. Christianity remains the most common religion at 45.1%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly to 64.1% since 2011.

Income levels are much higher than in most similar areas, with 29.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $930, which is above the state and national figures.

About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is lower than most other areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13.7% of people providing care, a rate much higher than most similar areas. Conversely, volunteering has fallen to 12.5% since 2011.

The First Nations community is small, but they have a much higher typical household income ($2,030) and personal income ($823) compared to state and national figures.

Families here tend to be larger than in most similar areas, with 2.5 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 61.1%.

The area has fewer detached houses than the state average, and typical weekly rents are higher than usual at $386. Monthly mortgage payments are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Working from home has surged since 2011, with 34.6% of the workforce now doing so. While public transport departures are high, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most areas. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas, at 63.1%. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, particularly in health, professional services, and education.

The population is estimated at 92,066, and it has grown by 5.3% since the 2021 census, which is a little below the state growth rate.

The area experiences much lower annual rainfall and maximum temperatures than most similar areas, though minimum temperatures are well above the state figure.

Hobsons Bay is very walkable, with 93.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost all homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport.