Croydon North

The population is among the largest at this level, with a typical resident aged 40. Children under 15 make up 18.4% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure.

About 20.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though well below the Victoria and Australia figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

Around 13.6% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, this is far below the state average of 27.6%.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 48.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.4%.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64.4% completing Year 12, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.

Earnings are strong here; the typical household income is $2,156 a week, which is a little above the state average. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure well above the national average.

About 28.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is around the middle for its level. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.2% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid care for children is very common at 30.9%, which is well above the national figure. This aligns with the high number of families with children in the area.

First Nations people make up 1.0% of the population. While First Nations household income is well above the state average, the unemployment rate is higher than most areas at 13.9%.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. This is higher than most areas and consistent with the fact that 63.1% of families are couples with children.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.6% of dwellings. Homes with three or more bedrooms are far more common here than in most other areas.

Working from home is very common at 28.1%, well above the national figure. While 94.3% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of transit, only 1.1% of people use public transport to commute.

About 33.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent overseas arrivals account for 7.7% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 67.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Health care and construction are the most common industries.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is far below the state average.