Croydon Hills

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. While children make up 18.1% of the population, those in de facto relationships are far less common here than in most other areas.

About 18.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is still well below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language for 86% of the community. Around 12.9% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though far below the Victorian average.

The community is less religious than the national average, with 44.7% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Education levels are very high, with 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 68.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far above the national average.

Incomes are significantly higher than typical for the state and nation. Roughly 36% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, and the typical family income of $2,651 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents generally report good health, with 26.9% having a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Only 4% of people need help with daily activities.

Community involvement is high, with 15.5% of people providing unpaid care and 31.9% caring for children, both of which are much higher than in most other areas.

The First Nations population consists of 19 people. Household income for this group is $2,250, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Only 12.4% of people live alone, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.9% of homes being detached. Most are large, with 98% having three or more bedrooms, and 41.1% are owned outright.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 29% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. Very few people (0.9%) use public transport for their daily commute.

The community is very stable, with only 25.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is active here, with 70.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state and national averages. Many residents work in health care, education, and construction.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home is also within a short walk of public transport and schools.