Brunswick

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 and seniors both falling well below typical levels. De facto relationships are far more common here than elsewhere, appearing in 22.0% of households.

About 30.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is much higher than in most areas, with 23.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This includes Greek, Italian, and Mandarin as the most common non-English languages.

Brunswick is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 62.6% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above the national average.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 55.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in a very high rate of Year 12 completion at 81.2%.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,807. This strength is seen in the 30.0% of households earning over $3,000 a week, which is well above the state average.

Mental health conditions are reported at 15.1%, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas, which is consistent with the smaller household sizes and fewer children. However, volunteering is well above the state average at 16.9%.

The First Nations community here is among the largest at this level. Residents identify as having a higher typical personal income and a far higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average.

Homes are typically smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. This is driven by a high number of people living alone, who make up 34.2% of households.

Rental properties are far more common here than in the rest of the state, making up 48.1% of homes. Detached houses are very rare, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $441.

This is a highly connected area where 21.3% of homes have no car, far above the state average. Working from home is also far more common here than nationally, at 44.4%.

The population is very mobile, with 54.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common than in most areas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the workforce is dominated by professionals. Those in professional and technical roles are the most common.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. Its walkability score of 9.4 is well above the state average.