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Chirnside Park
22 km²
A landscape of large family homes and hilly terrain defines Chirnside Park, a spacious suburb in the Yarra Ranges. It is a wealthy community where typical household incomes are a little above the national figure. Families are the heart of the area, with a higher number of children and larger homes than most similar places. This residential character is reinforced by a high proportion of detached houses and a population that is generally younger than the national average.
Chirnside Park's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Chirnside Park has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 38 and a higher share of children under 15 than most areas. About 0.8% of people identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the Victorian average.
A significant 21.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the Victorian figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 82.8% of the population. While 13.9% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state average.
People with no religion make up 46.1% of the community, a figure well above both the national and state averages. Christianity is also common at 44.8%.
Adults here are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in most similar areas, and 22.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average.
Incomes are notably high, with 26.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. Typical weekly family income is $2,316, which is a little above the state average.
Health profiles are typical for the region; 28.4% of people have a long-term health condition, and 8.7% have a mental health condition, both of which are around the middle for similar areas.
The area has a very high rate of people caring for children unpaid (32.0%), which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income ($949) and Year 12 completion rate (52.5%) compared to state and national figures.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 63.3% of households are couples with children, while only 17.5% of people live alone.
The area is dominated by detached houses (97.9%), and 93.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure at $2,167.
Most people rely on cars, as 55.8% drive to work and only 1.1% use public transport. However, 22.3% of the workforce works from home, which is a little above the national figure.
The population is somewhat mobile, with 38.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.4% of the community, which is well below the state average.
The workforce is active, with a higher share of adults working or looking for work (66.8%) than in most similar areas. Common industries include construction and healthcare.
The suburb is considered somewhat walkable, though its score is well below the state average. While most homes are within a short walk of a park, fewer are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.