Camberwell

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

A strong international presence is evident, with 31.4% of people born overseas, well above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace data, 25.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The community is more secular than the rest of the country, with 44.4% of people reporting no religion, a figure well above the national average.

Camberwell is exceptionally well-qualified, with 52.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of education is mirrored in the 81.8% of residents who completed Year 12.

Household wealth is very high here, with a typical weekly family income of $3,264, which is well above the national figure. About 40.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, among the highest in the region.

While a higher than average 6% of people need help with daily activities, the area has fewer people with long-term health or mental health conditions than most other areas.

Volunteerism is strong, with 18.9% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also slightly more common than across the state.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 47 people, but they achieve high outcomes with a Year 12 completion rate of 88.9% and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Families are the mainstay of the area, with 64.1% of homes consisting of couples with children. Households are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $486 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,000, both of which are far above the national figures. Outright home ownership is also common at 42.5%.

The suburb is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and a short 15-minute drive to the city. Work habits have shifted significantly, with 43.9% of people working from home.

The area is quite dynamic, with 37.9% of residents having moved in the last five years and a high proportion of recent overseas arrivals.

Most residents work as professionals or managers, with a high concentration of jobs in health care, professional services, and education.

Camberwell is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. This is far above the state average for accessibility.