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Brunswick East
2 km²
Walking to a local cafe or tram stop is the norm in Brunswick East, where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of essential services. This is a young and highly educated community, with a typical resident aged 33 and a huge proportion holding university degrees. The neighborhood is defined by a fast-moving population of young professionals and couples, many of whom work from home and live in apartments.
Brunswick East's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with very few children and seniors. A large number of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national average.
About 30.2% of the population was born overseas, a figure slightly above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
Much higher than most similar areas, 22.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, though the proportion who speak little or no English is only 2.5%.
A huge 63.6% of people report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 58.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the 26.3% national average.
Incomes are well above the state and national figures; the typical personal weekly income is $1,252 and 21.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
While fewer people here need help with daily activities than in most areas, 15% report a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.
Volunteer rates are a little above the national average, but the proportion of people providing unpaid care or looking after children is far below typical levels.
The First Nations community is small but stands out for its high achievement, with a Year 12 completion rate of 79.4%, far above the national figure of 37%.
Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per household. This is reflected in the fact that 38.8% of people live alone, far above the national average.
The rental market is dominant here, with 53.4% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.
The area is a transit hub where 18.9% of homes have no car, far above the national average. Working from home is also incredibly common at 46.8%.
The population is highly transient, with 61.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.2% of the community.
A huge 77.8% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many are professionals in technical, health, or education roles.
Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 9.6. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.