Cheltenham

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure of 38. About 18.6% of people are seniors, which is slightly above the national average.

People born overseas make up 30.3% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About 24.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most areas. Greek is the most common second language, spoken by 4.3% of people.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 43.6%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure of 26.3%, and Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,543, which is a little above the national figure. Higher earnings are common here, with 28.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

About 27.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. People needing help with daily activities (6.5%) is slightly higher than most areas.

More people here care for children unpaid (28.6%) than in most other areas. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in similar communities.

First Nations residents earn a typical personal income of $767, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion for this group is also far above the national average.

Living arrangements are varied, with 28.9% of people living alone. This is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is more compact than in other areas, with only 58.5% being separate houses. Typical weekly rents are $430 and monthly mortgage payments are $2,200, both of which are much higher than most areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 135 stops serving the area. Working from home is very common, with 34.4% of people doing so, far above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, as 38.6% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.3% of the population.

The workforce is active, with 65.3% of adults working or looking for work. Professional roles are the most common, representing 29.1% of occupations.

The area is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries.