Bentleigh

The typical resident is 39, which is slightly older than the national figure. The population is varied, with 18% of residents being children under 15 and 14.9% aged 65 and over.

Overseas birth is very common here, with 36.3% of people born outside Australia, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Cultural diversity is high, with 30.5% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure and is reflected in the common use of Mandarin, Greek and Italian.

About 41.9% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 40% of the population.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 43.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 78% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above the national figures.

The area is very affluent, with typical weekly household incomes reaching $2,263, well above the national figure. About 35.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 24% who have a long-term health condition is well below the national figure. Only 4.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.8% of people providing care and 28.9% caring for children. However, the volunteer rate of 12.8% is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people in the area are among the highest earners for their group, with a typical personal income of $900. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 67.6%.

Families with children make up 64.7% of households. Homes are slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $480 and monthly mortgage payments averaging $2,500. Detached houses are less common here than in most other areas.

Working from home is very popular, with 39.7% of the workforce doing so. The area is well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.9% of the population.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work. Many are employed in professional and technical roles, with 60.5% of the workforce in full-time employment.

Bentleigh is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, and 99.9% are near health services.