Chadstone

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 35. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 13.3% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

Almost half of the residents (47.6%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries, while China and India are the primary countries of birth outside Australia.

Nearly half of the community (49.4%) use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common second language, and 7.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in similar areas, as the 35.8% of people reporting no religion is well below the state and national figures. Christianity is the most frequent affiliation at 40.6%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 42.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 74.5%.

Incomes are generally higher than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,991. A significant 28.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.8% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Participation in volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 11.2%. Similarly, the 17.3% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is well below the national average.

The First Nations population is small, numbering 32 people. However, Year 12 completion among this group is far above the national figure, reaching 68.2%.

Family structures are varied, with 57.1% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are slightly more common here than in most similar areas.

Rental properties are far more common here than in the rest of the state, accounting for 39.4% of homes. This high rental rate is paired with typical weekly rents of $421, which is above the national figure.

The area is highly connected, with 33.1% of people working from home and others benefiting from a very short walk to public transport. Many residents also live just 15 minutes from the city by car.

The population is quite mobile, as 45.3% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Employment rates are strong, with 66.1% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce, with many employed in health care and social assistance.

The area is very walkable, with 99.4% of homes located in a '15-minute city' where daily needs are reachable on foot. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store.