Aberfeldie

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. While the total population is 3,925, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other similar areas.

About 18.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state and national averages. Italian and English ancestries are common, alongside Australian and Irish roots.

People using another language at home make up 20.7% of the community, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English is the main language for 76.4% of residents, followed by Italian, Vietnamese and Greek.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 61.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 27.9% of the population, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

The community is highly qualified, with 37.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. A huge majority of residents—74.7%—completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.

Aberfeldie is a high-earning area where typical weekly family income is $3,172, well above the national figure. About 40.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, placing the area among the highest for income.

Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.6%) and mental health conditions (5.7%) compared to the state and national averages.

Unpaid care is common here, with 18.4% of people providing such support, which is well above the national figure. About 14.4% of residents are volunteers, a rate slightly above the state average.

There are 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their median personal income is $1,124, which is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Families with children make up 69.6% of households, and homes are larger than usual with 2.8 people per dwelling. Consequently, people living alone are much less common than in most similar areas.

Rent is a little above the national figure at $440 a week, and monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,600. Most homes are large, with 80.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is very well connected, with 34.4% of people working from home—far above the national average. Public transport is highly accessible, with most residents just a two-minute walk from their nearest stop.

Movement into the area is steady, with 29.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.8% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 70.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

Aberfeldie is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, park and public transport, and 98.1% are near health services.