Belmont - Victoria Park

The area is younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 36. It has a much lower proportion of children and seniors than most areas, while de facto relationships are more common here than across Australia.

Born overseas, 39.6% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 28.4% of people use a language other than English at home, well above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin, Cantonese, and Arabic are the most common non-English languages.

About 40.9% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national average. This figure has risen significantly by 17 points since 2011.

The workforce is well qualified, with 31.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most other areas.

Typical personal income is $948 a week, which is a little above the national figure. People earning $2,000 or more per week are much more common here than in most other areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities compared to most other areas.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with fewer people caring for children or doing housework than the national average. About 14.1% of the community are volunteers.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the state or nation. They also have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than the national average.

Living alone is very common here, with 32.9% of people in single-person households, which is among the highest for similar areas. Consequently, homes tend to be smaller than average.

Rental is the dominant tenure, with 44.4% of households renting, far above the national average. Detached houses are much less common here, as more people live in townhouses or apartments.

Public transport is widely used, and the area has a very high number of stops and departures compared to the state. Only 7.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is highly mobile, with 47.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much larger share of the population than in most other areas.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most other areas, and full-time employment is notably higher than the national figure. Many residents work in health, professional services, and mining.

The population has grown by 11.2% since 2021, a rate that is slightly above the state average.

The area experiences average maximum temperatures of 25.7 degrees and annual rainfall of 645mm.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 7.0. Almost all homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or school.