Caulfield

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national average. This is reflected in the high number of seniors, with 24.6% of the population aged 65 and over, which is well above the state and national figures.

Born overseas, 40.7% of residents hail from other countries, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, Chinese and Greek.

Language diversity is high, with 29.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure and aligns with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

Judaism is the most common religion here, representing 41.4% of the population. Consequently, the 26.3% of residents reporting no religion is far below the state and national averages.

Education levels are among the highest at this level, with 79% of residents completing Year 12. This high level of schooling is consistent with the fact that nearly half of all adults hold a university degree.

Household wealth is significant, with a typical weekly family income of $2,752, which is well above the national figure. About 33% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result much higher than most areas.

The community has a higher need for support, with 9.3% of people requiring help with daily activities. This is well above the national figure and may be linked to the larger proportion of elderly residents.

Volunteering is common here, with 17% of people volunteering, which is well above the state average. However, the 15.5% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is well below the national figure.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations residents here earn a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Family life is varied, with 58.6% of households consisting of couples with children. People living alone are more common here than in most areas, making up 26.7% of households.

The area has few detached houses compared to the state average, with townhouses and flats being more common. Rents are high, with a typical weekly rent of $475, which is well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common, with 40.6% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. The area is exceptionally well-served by public transport, with a very high number of stops and departures.

The population is quite mobile, as 42.3% of residents moved in the last five years. This is a little above the national average, alongside a higher-than-usual 12.9% of recent overseas arrivals.

Professional roles are common, with 37.9% of workers in professional occupations. Most people are employed in health, professional services, or education, with 61.6% of adults working or looking for work.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. This perfect walkability score is far above the state average.