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Abbotsford
2 km²
A staggering 60.7% of residents in Abbotsford report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This inner-city community is notably young and highly educated, with a typical resident aged just 33. The area is defined by a transient, professional population, which is reflected in the high number of people living alone and a very strong rental market. Its central location makes it a hub for working professionals who often commute via public transport or work from home.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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Abbotsford is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 33 and children under 15 making up only 8.1% of the population. De facto relationships are very common here, at 25.4%, which is far above the national figure.
The community is diverse, with 34.0% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while Vietnam is the most frequent overseas birthplace.
About 23.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national figure. This diversity is seen in the use of Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Greek within the community.
The area has one of the highest rates of people with no religion at 60.7%, placing it far above both the Victorian and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 23.5%.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 57.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 82.2% of residents have completed Year 12.
The area is wealthy, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,354, which is far above the national figure. About 24.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are reported by 12.4% of residents, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas at 3.5%.
Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than most areas, with only 12.1% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure at 15.1%.
First Nations residents are a small group of 56 people. This group is noticeably older than the national average, and their Year 12 completion rate of 86.3% is far above the national figure.
Small households are the norm here, with 40.7% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home holds only 1.9 people.
Rental properties dominate the market at 55.4%, and separate houses are rare at just 10.2%. Typical weekly rent is a little above the national figure at $425.
Working from home is very common at 45.8%, far above the national figure. The area is well connected, with 21.3% of homes having no motor vehicle and many residents using public transport.
The population is highly mobile, with 62.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 23.5% of the community, which is well above the national average.
Employment is strong, with 77.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals, with 43.9% working in professional occupations.
Described as a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.