# Bayswater North

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Maroondah › 3153, VIC

Area: 7 km²

Bayswater North is one of the largest communities at its level, featuring a population that is much younger than in most similar areas. The typical resident is 38, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most nearby places. It is a well-qualified and professional community where many residents work from home. This blend of families and professionals creates a suburb that is notably more walkable and better connected to services than the state average.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is younger than most similar places, with 18.7% of the population being children under 15. While the typical age of 38 is the same as the state and national figures, there are fewer seniors here than in other similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 9,014 | +7.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 38 yrs | +8.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | +58.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.0% | +40.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.7% | -0.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.3% | +11.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 31.1%, Older adults (45–64) 24.1%, Children (0–14) 18.7%, Seniors (65+) 16.0%, Youth (15–24) 10.0%

**Marital status** — Married 44.2%, Never married 36.8%, Divorced 10.4%, Widowed 5.6%, Separated 3.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

A much higher proportion of residents were born overseas than in most similar areas, at 24.4%, though this is well below the Victoria and Australia figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at around 34%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 24.4% | +19.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 72.1%, India 3.2%, England 3.2%, China 2.4%, New Zealand 1.2%, Philippines 1.1%, Vietnam 0.6%, South Africa 0.6%, Italy 0.2%, Nepal 0.0%

**Ancestry** — Australian 34.7%, English 34.5%, Irish 9.6%, Scottish 8.8%, Chinese 6.7%, Indian 4.2%, German 4.0%, Italian 3.1%, Dutch 2.8%, Filipino 1.6%, Greek 1.1%, Vietnamese 0.8%

## Language

Many residents use a language other than English at home (19.6%), which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the state average of 27.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 19.6% | +48.5% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 3.1% | +19.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 75.7%, Mandarin 3.1%, Cantonese 2.0%, Punjabi 1.1%, Hindi 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.8%, Tagalog 0.4%, Greek 0.3%, Italian 0.3%, Arabic 0.3%

## Religion

People with no religion make up 47.0% of the community, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 47.0% | +60.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 47.0%, Christianity 38.6%, Not stated 6.6%, Buddhism 2.8%, Hinduism 2.6%, Other religions 1.6%, Islam 0.8%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

The area is more qualified than most similar places, with 23.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. High school completion is also much more common here than in similar areas, at 57.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 57.7% | +23.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 23.1% | +67.4% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 0.59 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 39 | — |
| Average school size | 384 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,051 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 57.7%, Year 10 14.2%, Year 11 12.6%, Year 9 or below 8.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 28.7%, Bachelor degree 24.4%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.9%, Postgraduate degree 7.9%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.2%, Certificate I / II 1.9%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 18.4%, Engineering & related 14.4%, Society & culture 11.7%, Health 10.3%, Education 7.7%, Architecture & building 6.6%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.0%, Information technology 4.2%, Creative arts 3.6%, Natural & physical sciences 2.7%, Agriculture & environment 1.7%

## Income

Typical personal weekly income is $839, which is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure. Typical family income is $2,113, about the same as the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $839 | +34.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,675 | +38.7% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,113 | +42.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 17.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 34.3%, $650–$1,499 27.6%, Under $650 14.4%, $3,000–$3,999 10.7%, $4,000 or more 7.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 37.2%, $650–$1,499 34.9%, $1,500–$2,999 18.3%, $3,000 or more 2.2%

## Health & Disability

Residents here struggle more with health than people in most similar areas, with 31.6% having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more common here than in similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 31.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 12.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.2% | +52.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 12.0%, Other condition 10.5%, Asthma 10.3%, Arthritis 8.9%, Diabetes 5.0%, Heart disease 3.9%, Cancer 2.8%, Lung condition 1.7%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 61.3%, One condition 21.1%, Two conditions 6.7%, Three or more 3.7%

## Community Participation

More people provide unpaid childcare (29.0%) than in most similar areas, but the number of volunteers is much lower than usual.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 12.3% | -18.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.9% | +24.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.0% | +0.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.1% | +1.3% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community here is smaller than in most areas. However, the unemployment rate for First Nations people is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 66 | — |
| First Nations median age | 28 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 55.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $619 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,474 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 6.1% | — |

## Family & Households

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 15.6% of households. About 26.8% of people live alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 15.6% | -12.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 26.8% | +0.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 59.7%, Couples without children 23.4%, One-parent families 15.6%, Other families 1.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 31.6%, 1 person 26.8%, 3 people 17.5%, 4 people 16.0%, 5 people 6.0%, 6 or more 2.2%

## Housing & Dwellings

Separate houses are much more common here than in most similar areas, though far fewer people own their homes outright. Typical weekly rent is $360, which is higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $360 | +34.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,835 | +9.9% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 24.6% | +1.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 28.1% | +7.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 79.6% | +16.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 71.8% | +0.6% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 45.5%, Owned outright 28.1%, Rented 24.6%, Not stated 1.2%, Other tenure 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 79.6%, Townhouse / semi-detached 18.4%, Flat or apartment 1.7%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 46.4%, 2 bedrooms 25.4%, 4 bedrooms 21.4%, 5 or more 4.0%, 1 bedroom 1.2%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 52.4%, $200–$349 28.8%, Under $200 11.6%, $550–$749 1.8%, $750 or more 0.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 37.9%, $1,000–$1,799 31.8%, Under $1,000 14.1%, $3,000 or more 11.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport access is excellent, with a stop usually just a 1-minute walk away. While 22.1% of people work from home, most others use a car, with 56.6% driving to work.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.6% | -14.8% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 22.1% | +931.9% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.8% | -59.6% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 7.32 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,342.2 | — |
| Public transport routes | 14 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 1 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 29 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 37,901 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 97,035 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 86 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 56.6%, Worked at home 22.1%, Car (passenger) 3.1%, Train 1.2%, Walked 0.9%, Bicycle 0.6%, Bus 0.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.5%, 1 vehicle 35.7%, 3 vehicles 12.3%, 4 or more 5.9%, No vehicle 4.6%

## Migration & Movement

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 32.8% | -6.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 9.5% | -16.8% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

More adults are working or looking for work (64.7%) than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also higher than most similar places, with many working in health care or construction.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | -14.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.7% | -5.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.9% | -6.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.3%, Construction 12.2%, Manufacturing 10.1%, Retail trade 9.9%, Education & training 7.9%, Professional & technical 6.8%, Accommodation & food 4.3%, Public administration & safety 4.3%, Other services 4.3%, Wholesale trade 4.0%, Transport & warehousing 3.8%, Finance & insurance 3.2%, Administrative & support 3.2%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.7%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 21.0%, Technicians & trades 16.1%, Clerical & administrative 14.7%, Community & personal service 11.4%, Managers 10.5%, Labourers 9.4%, Sales workers 8.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.5%

## Walkability

The area is very walkable, with 97.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. This is far above the state average, though access to health services is far below the Victorian figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.9 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 97.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 90.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 95.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 94.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 51.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 16.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 276 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.9% | — |

## Schools serving Bayswater North

39 schools, 14,992 students, average ICSEA 1,051.

By sector: Government 28, Catholic 8, Independent 3

By type: Primary 29, Secondary 7, Combined 3

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Croydon Special Developmental School | Government | Combined | 1.2 km | 106 |
| Bayswater North Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.2 km | 211 |
| Tinternvale Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 328 |
| Dorset Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.8 km | 525 |
| Heathmont East Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.2 km | 570 |
| Bayswater Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 2.3 km | 256 |
| Boronia Heights Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 507 |
| Tintern Grammar | Independent | Combined | 2.5 km | 985 |
| Bayswater Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.8 km | 155 |
| Eastwood Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.8 km | 555 |

## Nearby areas

[Croydon South](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20685/croydon-south) · [Kilsyth South](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21355/kilsyth-south) · [Croydon](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20682/croydon) · [Bayswater](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20173/bayswater) · [Boronia](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20304/boronia) · [Ringwood East](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22175/ringwood-east) · [Kilsyth](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21354/kilsyth) · [Heathmont](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21165/heathmont)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20174/bayswater-north