Marchmont

The area has a notable number of children, with 22.1% under age 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 42, making the population noticeably older than the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish and Scottish. Only 10.5% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the dominant language, with 88.1% of people using it only. Very few residents use another language at home, and it is rare to find someone who speaks little or no English here.

About 57.9% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.9% of the community, a figure that is well below the national average.

The community is highly qualified, as 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 61.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Marchmont is an affluent area where 48.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. The typical family income of $3,250 is well above the national figure.

General health is slightly better than average, with long-term health conditions affecting 26.3% of people, which is a little below the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.1% of people participating, far above the national average. The area also has a high number of former Defence Force members and people providing unpaid care for children.

There are five First Nations people in the area. This small group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 14, and earns a typical personal income far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.6% of families.

Every single home in Marchmont is a separate house, and 97.4% of these have three or more bedrooms. Most people have a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,644, which is well above the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle. While 25.2% of people work from home, no one in the area commutes using public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.5% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is very high at 69.5%, far above the national average. Many residents work as managers or professionals, with a significant number employed in public administration and safety.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.