Maribyrnong

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 40.5% of people aged between 25 and 44. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national averages at 10.9%.

This is a diverse area where 38% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese is the most common overseas ancestry at 11.4%, and 9% of residents were born in Vietnam.

Language diversity is far above the national level, with 38.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is reflected in the high number of people who speak little or no English, which is well above the state figure.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.2%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen by 19 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 40.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 72.8%.

Typical incomes are a little above the national average, with the typical family earning $2,494 a week. High-earners are common here, as 16.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

While 25.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the state average, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure at 9.9%.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 11.3%. Similarly, the proportions of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children are well below the state and national averages.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (63.9%) and a much lower unemployment rate (6.5%) than most similar areas.

People living alone are more common here than in most areas, making up 29.7% of households. The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the state average.

Renting is far more common here than nationally, at 42.9%. Detached houses are much less common, and the typical monthly home-loan payment is a little above the national figure at $2,100.

This is a highly connected area where 36.1% of people work from home, far above the national average. Public transport use is a little above the national figure, and 12.6% of homes have no car.

The area is very mobile, with 45.4% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.9% of the population.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, at 69.4%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents are professionals, with 32.4% working in professional occupations.

The population has grown by 9.6% since 2021, a rate that is a little above the Victorian average.

Annual rainfall is a little above the state average at 623mm, while minimum temperatures are well above the state figure.

Described as a walker's paradise, 99% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, groceries, or public transport. The walkability score of 8.6 is well above the state average.