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Altona Meadows
11 km²
A strong presence of people born overseas defines the character of Altona Meadows, where 33.3% of residents were born outside Australia. This is a diverse community with a population of over 18,000 people, though it is noticeably older than the state and national average. The area is largely residential and very walkable, with most homes located within a short stroll of parks, shops, and transport. It is a place where high cultural diversity meets a settled, family-oriented atmosphere.
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The typical resident is 41, making the community noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, while 18.0% are seniors aged 65 and over.
Born overseas, 33.3% of residents hail from outside Australia, which is well above the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Italian, Irish, and Scottish.
Language diversity is high, with 31.7% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the national average. This is reflected in the 5.1% of residents who speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 51.5% of people identifying as Christian. Only 31.5% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.
The area is better qualified than most similar spots, with 21.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the Victorian average of 29.2%.
Incomes are slightly below the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $1,573 a week. Only 16.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health needs are higher than in most areas, with 8.4% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 29.7% of the population, including a higher rate of mental health conditions at 9.5%.
While 14.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas, volunteering is very low. Only 8.6% of residents volunteer, well below the national figure of 14.1%.
There are 130 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 33, and 8.5% speak a First Nations language.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 16.9% of households. About 27.0% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than the national figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 85.0% of homes. Most houses are large, with 80.3% having three or more bedrooms, and 37.5% are owned outright.
Public transport access is excellent, with 98.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 53.8% of people still drive to work, and 23.4% work from home.
The population is relatively stable, with 27.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 61.6%. However, the unemployment rate of 6.2% is also higher than the national figure of 5.1%.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 6.7. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries, which is far above the state average.