Bundoora

The typical resident is 38, which is about the same as the national figure. It is a large community of over 28,000 people, though there are far fewer children under 15 and people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

Bundoora is far more diverse than Australia overall, with 37.8% of people born overseas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by significant Chinese and Italian communities.

Language diversity is very high here, with 41.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and consequently, the proportion of people speaking little or no English is also well above average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, as the 30.5% of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. About half of the population identifies as Christian.

Residents are well qualified, with 65% completing Year 12 and 28.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas. This is reflected in the high number of qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $1,668, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, typical personal weekly income is a little below the national figure of $805.

About 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate slightly below the national figure, with arthritis being the most common.

Community participation is quite low, with volunteer rates and the number of people doing unpaid housework being well below the national figures.

There are 248 First Nations people in the area. This group has a higher Year 12 completion rate than most similar areas and a much higher rate of First Nations language use than the state average.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. About 60% of families are couples with children, and one-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 80.5% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in similar areas, and typical weekly rents are slightly above the national figure.

Public transport is very accessible, with 138 stops and a short two-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 53% of people still drive to work, though 22.2% work from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 34.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.5% of the population, which is well above the national average.

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, the most common industry in the area.

Bundoora is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and the vast majority are close to groceries and health services.