Bakery Hill

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 34. First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population, which is well above the 1.0% seen across Victoria.

About 13.9% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the main language for 75% of the community. While 13.9% of people use another language at home, this is well below the national figure of 22.3%.

Almost half of the population (48.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the Victorian and national averages.

Residents are well qualified, with 65.1% having completed Year 12 and 27.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the local workforce's professional qualifications.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical weekly household earning $1,263. Many residents earn under $1,500 a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.1% of people having a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 20.0%, which is far above the national average of 8.8%.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, though fewer people care for children unpaid. Volunteers make up 15.6% of the community.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. They are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 31, and their personal income is well above the national figure.

This is an area of small households, with just 2.0 people per home. People living alone are very common at 46.2%, and one-parent families are far more frequent than in most other areas.

Renting is very common, with 53.8% of households renting, which is far above the national average of 30.6%. Most homes are separate houses, but they tend to have fewer bedrooms than usual.

The area is exceptionally well served by public transport, with a very short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop. This helps explain why 5.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas.

The community is very mobile, as 56.0% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.0% of the population.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is well above the national average at 8.6%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or food services.

Bakery Hill is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools. It has far more walkable amenities per resident than the state average.