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Belmont
9 km²
Daily life in Belmont is defined by exceptional convenience, where almost every home is within a short walk of parks, schools, and health services. It is a larger community of over 15,000 people with a notably young feel, as the typical resident is 37. This energy is reinforced by a high number of recent overseas arrivals and a significant proportion of people living alone. It is a well-educated area where a strong professional workforce balances a diverse mix of family and single households.
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The typical resident is 37, which is much lower than most similar areas. De facto relationships are more common here than in the rest of Victoria, and 18.9% of the population are seniors, slightly above the national figure.
While 17.0% of people were born overseas—higher than most similar areas—this is far below the Victorian and national averages. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
About 11.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the state and national figures.
Nearly half of the community (49.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the Victorian and national averages.
The area is highly qualified, with 30.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average and coincides with a very high school advantage score.
Typical family income is $2,080 per week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state and national averages.
Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most similar areas, with 31.4% of people reporting a long-term condition and 12.3% reporting a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.
More people provide unpaid care for children (27.3%) than in most similar areas. Volunteers make up 14.1% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure.
There are 204 First Nations people in the area. Year 12 completion among this group is 49.2%, which is far above the national average of 37.0%.
Living arrangements are distinctive, as 34.0% of people live alone—well above the national figure. People per home is 2.3, which is lower than in most similar areas.
Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, with 35.1% of households renting. Separate houses make up 77.7% of dwellings, though three-bedroom homes are less common than in the rest of the state.
Public transport access is a major feature, with 64 stops and a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest one. While 19.4% of people work from home, 57.0% still commute by car.
The area is very dynamic, with 43.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are particularly high at 24.4%, well above the national average.
Health and education are the biggest employers, though full-time employment (55.3%) is well below the national average. Adults working or looking for work sit at 63.0%.
Belmont is very walkable, with 96.5% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.