Coburg

The area is relatively young and attracts many couples, with people in de facto relationships appearing well above the national figure. Children under 15 and seniors are both less common here than in most other similar areas.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 29.7% of people born overseas, a figure a little above the national average. Italian, English, and Irish ancestries are particularly common in the community.

Language diversity is very high, with 31.6% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the Victorian average. This is reflected in the fact that a higher number of people speak little or no English compared to most areas.

A large portion of the community identifies with no religion, at 47.7%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 36.8%.

Coburg is exceptionally well-qualified, with 41.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This high level of education is mirrored in Year 12 completion rates, which are also far above the state average.

The area is wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes and personal incomes both sitting above the national figure. About 29.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 12.7%. Long-term health conditions are also a little more frequent than the state average.

Participation in unpaid care is a little above the national figure, though the proportion of people doing significant weekly housework is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations community in Coburg is relatively prosperous and well-educated, with Year 12 completion rates far above the national average and unemployment well below the national figure.

Household sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.5 people per home. Most families are couples with children, making up 59.3% of the community.

Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average. Homes are generally smaller, with three-bedroom properties being far less common than across the nation.

The area is highly connected, with 38% of people working from home—far above the national figure. Many residents live without a car, which is well above the state average, and public transport use is among the highest at this level.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also more common here than in most similar areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up half of the workforce, with health and education being the most common industries.

Coburg is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1, far above the Victorian average. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.