Darley

The community is notably young, with 21.2% of people being children under 15 and a typical age of 37, which is lower than most similar areas. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.5% of the population, a figure well below the state and national levels.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the Victorian and national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 88.9% of the community. While 7.5% of people use another language at home—a higher rate than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the population (48.0%) report having no religion, which is well above the figures for both Victoria and Australia. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.3%.

Half of adults have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the state average. The typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV, and many residents work in engineering or management.

Incomes are generally higher than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly household income at $1,951. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is slightly above the state and national averages.

More people here report long-term health conditions (31.7%) and mental health conditions (11.1%) compared to most similar areas. These figures are also well above the state and national averages.

Caring for children is very common here, with 31.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas at 11.7%.

There are 169 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. About 6.5% speak a First Nations language, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children (62.2%). Conversely, far fewer people live alone here compared to the state and national averages.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 92.9% being separate houses and 92.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at only 16.9%.

Most people rely on cars, as 61.6% drive to work. While there are many public transport stops and a short walk to the nearest one, only 1.4% of people use public transport to commute.

The area has seen a fair bit of movement, with 36.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.3% of the population, which is around the middle for its level.

Employment is strong here, with 67.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work full-time, particularly in construction, health, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.3. While almost everyone is within a 15-minute walk of a park, far fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.