Blackburn North

Families with children are common here, with nearly 20% of the population under 15, which is higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 39, and there are fewer seniors and people in de facto relationships compared to the state and national averages.

A strong international character defines the area, with 36% of people born overseas, well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Chinese, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 38.5% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most frequent non-English languages spoken.

About 43.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 43.4% report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 39.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This high level of education is reflected in the 74% of residents who completed Year 12.

Household wealth is high, with 29.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the state and national figures. Typical weekly family incomes are also higher than the national average by $265.

Residents report fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than most similar areas. About 70.6% of the population has no long-term health conditions at all.

Caring for others is a significant part of local life, with 31.1% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. Unpaid volunteering is also slightly more common than in the rest of the state.

The First Nations population is small, but Year 12 completion among this group is 50%, which is far above the national figure of 37%.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.8 people per household, higher than the national figure. Most families are couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 88.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 37.7% of homes are owned outright, typical mortgage payments are much higher than most areas at $2,400 a month.

Working from home is very common here at 33.6%, far above the national average. The area is well-served by public transport, with a typical two-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people moved house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.2% of the population.

Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce, with many employed in health, professional services, and retail. More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas.

This is a very walkable neighborhood, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Almost every resident is also within a short walk of grocery stores.