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Box Hill North
4 km²
Far more people were born overseas in Box Hill North than in the typical Victorian suburb. This community is diverse and well-qualified, with nearly half of all residents speaking a language other than English at home. It is a relatively young area where the typical resident is 37, and a high proportion of people hold university degrees. This combination of international backgrounds and professional skills creates a distinct, high-achieving suburban character in the heart of Melbourne.
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The area is slightly younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 37. Around 16.6% of the population are children under 15, while seniors make up 15.0%.
A striking 47.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Chinese (34.5%), English (20.7%), and Australian (17.8%).
Language diversity is very high, with 48.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and about 12.5% of residents speak little or no English.
Many residents report having no religion, at 47.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.5%.
Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 41.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 75.3% of residents completed Year 12.
Weekly family incomes are slightly above the national figure at $2,160. High earners are common here, with 25.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.5%, which is well below the national average.
About 13.9% of people volunteer, which is about the same as the national figure. Unpaid childcare is common, with 26.0% of people providing this care.
There are 52 First Nations people in the area. While unemployment is much higher than most areas at 20.8%, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 55.9%.
Homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per household. Most families are couples with children, making up 62.1% of households.
Rental properties are much more common than in most areas, at 33.4%. Typical weekly rents are $425, which is a little above the national figure.
The area is very well connected, with 31.9% of people working from home, which is far above the national average. Public transport use for commuting is also much higher than in most areas.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.4% of the population, which is well above the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 63.5%. Many residents are professionals (33.6%), and the most common industry is health care and social assistance.
The area is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and public transport. Most homes are also within a short walk of groceries and health services.