Elsternwick

The community is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 38 and a higher than usual proportion of people in de facto relationships. Roughly 17% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the state average.

Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries recorded.

Around 20% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the Victoria state average. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area has a notable religious profile, with 17.9% of people identifying as Jewish. Meanwhile, 43.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the national average.

Educational attainment is exceptionally high, with 82.1% of residents completing Year 12 and over half of adults holding a university degree. This is far above state and national figures.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical weekly family income of $3,210 sitting well above the national figure. About 35% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health outcomes are generally positive, as the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national average. About 8.3% of residents have a mental health condition.

Volunteer rates are above the national average at 16.8%, though fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to other areas. Around 13.6% of residents provide unpaid care.

The First Nations community is small, but those present have a Year 12 completion rate of 65.2%, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal incomes for First Nations residents are also well above the national average.

The area has a high number of single-person households, with 33.5% of people living alone. Because of this, the typical number of people per home is lower than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by flats, apartments, and townhouses, meaning separate houses are far less common than across the state. Renting is very common here, and typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are much higher than the state average.

The area is highly connected, with a very high proportion of people working from home (45.1%) and a short 12-minute drive to the city. Public transport use is above the national average, and most homes are just a two-minute walk from a stop.

Elsternwick is a dynamic area where 43.3% of people moved in the last five years. This is well above the state average and is consistent with a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

The workforce is highly active, with 69.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed full-time, with a strong concentration in professional and technical roles.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and public transport.