Brooklyn

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 34. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas, reaching 20.7%.

People born overseas make up 35.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high here, with 32.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the Australian average, and 5.4% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious patterns are typical for the state, with 38.6% of residents reporting no religion. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.2%.

This is a highly qualified area; 65.4% of residents completed Year 12, and 29.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both figures being well above the national average.

Incomes are strong here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,064, which is well above the national figure of $805. Typical family weekly incomes are also a little above the state and national averages.

A lower number of people have long-term health conditions compared to most areas. However, 6.3% of the population needs help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Community participation is quite low, with only 7.3% of people volunteering, among the lowest for its level. This is consistent with the high proportion of people who have recently moved to the area.

First Nations residents in Brooklyn have a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the national figure of $540.

The area has a high number of people living alone, at 32.6%, which is well above the national average. Households are generally smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home.

Renters make up 39.2% of the population, far above the state average. The housing stock is distinct, with townhouses and semi-detached homes being much more common than in the rest of Victoria.

Public transport infrastructure is extensive, with 27 stops in the area. This helps explain why 96.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop, though 27.4% of the workforce still chooses to work from home.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 50.8% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 15.3%.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with a full-time employment rate of 67.4%. The most common industries are construction, health care, and retail.

Brooklyn is very walkable, particularly for groceries, with 95.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a shop. This is far above the state average of 74%.