Bentleigh East

The typical resident is 40, and the area has more children under 15 than most similar places. While it is among the largest areas at this level with over 30,000 people, the proportion of those in de facto relationships is much lower than the national figure.

Birthplaces are diverse here, with 35.4% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by significant Chinese and Greek communities.

Reflecting its diverse heritage, 34.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. Mandarin and Greek are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 41.6% of the community identify as Christian, while 36.9% report no religion, which is a little below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

This is a highly qualified community where 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 73.9%.

The area is wealthy, with a typical family income of $2,640 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. Households earning $3,000 or more per week are much more common here than in most other areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Similarly, those reporting a mental health condition are fewer than in most similar areas.

Family life is a priority here, with a much higher proportion of people caring for children unpaid compared to the rest of the country. Interestingly, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably older than those in the state and nation. They also achieve much higher Year 12 completion rates and have incomes well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.3% of all families.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $500 and monthly mortgage payments well above the state average. While separate houses are common, the area has fewer of them than most similar suburbs.

Working from home is very common here, with 36.4% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. The area is exceptionally well-served by public transport, with a one-minute walk to the nearest stop for most.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.5% of the population, though this is well below the state average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, and full-time employment is slightly above the national figure. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 8.0 and 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, and public transport. Almost every resident is also within a short walk of groceries and health services.