Belgrave

The area is notably younger than the national figure, with 20.1% of people being children under 15. This helps explain why the percentage of people aged 65 and over is well below the Victorian average at 12.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. While more people here use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the Victorian average.

A striking 67.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

The community is well-qualified, with 34.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. School completion rates are also much higher than in most other areas.

Belgrave is an affluent area where the typical household income of $2,202 per week is well above the state average. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

While long-term health conditions are around the middle for similar areas, 12.3% of people report a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Local residents are active in their community, with 18.7% volunteering and 34.4% providing unpaid care for children, a rate well above the national average.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $774 is well above the national figure, and the typical age is noticeably older than the national average.

Family homes are common here, with 60.5% consisting of couples with children. This is reflected in the larger-than-usual household size of 2.7 people per home.

The area is dominated by detached houses, making up 99.2% of all dwellings. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 7.1% of households renting, which is far below the national figure.

Public transport infrastructure is excellent, with 36 stops in the area and a very short walk to the nearest one. This is reflected in a high rate of people working from home at 31.2%.

The community is relatively stable, as the percentage of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, education, and construction.

The area is very walkable with an abundance of parks and public transport within easy reach. However, it is much harder to walk to groceries compared to the state average, and the terrain is quite steep.