Canterbury

The community is far older than the state or national average, with a typical resident aged 46 and over 23% of the population aged 65 or over. Marital trends are distinct, as the proportion of people in de facto relationships is much lower than in most other areas.

A significant 31.6% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Australian figure. Chinese ancestry is particularly common, representing nearly 20% of the population.

About 26.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin is the most common second language, spoken by 13.2% of the community.

The area is more likely to be non-religious than most other places, with 45.2% of residents reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 52.7% of adults holding a university degree. This academic achievement is reflected in the school system, which has a very high average school advantage score.

The area is very affluent, with typical weekly family incomes far above the state and national figures. Nearly 45% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, among the highest rankings for its level.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.4% of residents reporting a long-term health condition. This is about the same as the Victorian average.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care for children and other family members compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is small, with only 14 people. However, this group is noticeably older than the state average, and their personal and household incomes are far above the national figures.

Families with children are common, with 63.9% of households being couples with children. Because of this, there are more people per home than in most other areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 47.8% of homes owned outright. However, those with mortgages or who rent face high costs, as typical weekly rents and monthly loan payments are among the highest at this level.

Working from home is very popular here, with 43.2% of the workforce doing so. The area is exceptionally well-connected, with a short 2-minute walk to the nearest transport stop.

The population is relatively mobile, with 34.6% of people moving in the last five years. About 9.5% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with many employed in health care, social assistance, and technical roles. The unemployment rate of 3.7% is a little below the national figure.

Canterbury is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, parks, and public transport.