Belgrave South

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. About 18.9% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, a little above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.5% 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 92.3% of the community. Only 5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian and national figures.

A huge majority of the community identifies as having no religion at 54.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.4%.

The area has a high proportion of people who completed Year 12, though those with a bachelor degree or higher (22.8%) are well below the national average. Engineering and management are the most common fields of study.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical household earning $2,382 a week. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of residents. This includes a mental health rate of 10.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community; 21.3% are volunteers and 18.8% provide unpaid care, both of which are well above the state and national averages.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical person in this group is 37, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.9% of families.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 98.2% of dwellings being detached. Renting is very rare at 5.8%, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

Most people rely on cars, but the area has a high number of public transport stops. A significant 28.9% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (67.0%) than in most similar areas. Common industries include construction, health care, and professional services.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it has a steeper terrain slope than the state average. Many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport stop.