Alphington

The typical resident is 39, and the area has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar places. It is a relatively diverse community, though the number of children and seniors is a little below the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 22.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas but well below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 17.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. While English remains dominant, Greek and Mandarin are the most spoken other languages.

A striking 56.2% of people report no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 33.6%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 53.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in the workforce, where 42.7% of people work as professionals.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,429. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far exceeding the state and national figures.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.1% of residents, which is a little above the national average and much higher than most similar areas. Other health indicators remain around the national middle.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of unpaid caregiving compared to most similar areas.

There are 22 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is well above the national figure, and the typical age is noticeably older than the state average.

About 29.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. This is a contrast to the 61.5% of households that consist of couples with children.

Renters are much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure. Detached houses are far less common than in the state average, with many more people living in townhouses or apartments.

Working from home is very common at 44.5%, far above the national figure. The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The community is quite fluid, with 41.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is a little above the national average.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, professional services, and education.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. It is far more walkable than the state average, with a very high number of public transport stops.