Carlton North

This is a young community where the typical resident is 33, making it noticeably younger than the state and national average. Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up 42.2% of the population, while children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas.

English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most common. About 22.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this remains well below the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 82.8% of residents. While 14% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the Victorian average.

The area has one of the highest proportions of people with no religion in the region at 65.4%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 62.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 87.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

The area is very wealthy, with a typical household income of $2,400 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 37.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest at this level.

People with a mental health condition are much more common here than in most areas, at 12.1%. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 18.7% of people participating. Conversely, far fewer people are caring for children unpaid compared to the national average.

There are 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. Their typical personal income of $1,042 is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are typically smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling. Many people live alone (27.2%), which is a little above the national figure.

Renting is very common, with 50.1% of households renting—far above the national figure. Townhouses and semi-detached homes dominate the landscape, while separate houses are very rare at only 6.1%.

The area is a hub for working from home, with 46.8% of people doing so. This is far above the national average and is consistent with the high number of homes without a car (16.1%).

The population is highly mobile, with 55.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.3% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

Employment is strong, with 75.7% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly half of all workers are professionals, and many are employed in professional, technical, or health roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and health services. The walkability score of 9.6 is well above the Victorian average.