Eltham North

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, though it has more children under 15 than most similar places. About 60% of residents are married, and the population is among the largest for its level.

Most residents were born in Australia, though those born overseas make up 17.6% of the community, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the Victoria and Australia figures.

English is the main language for 87.1% of people, but 10.7% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. Very few people speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (48.4%) report having no religion, a figure well above the national and state averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.2%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 36% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 71.9% completing Year 12, both of which are far above national figures.

Weekly household incomes are among the highest at this level, with 42.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more. The typical family income of $2,926 is well above the national figure.

Residents generally report good health, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions compared to most similar areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 34.2% of people caring for children and 15.5% providing other unpaid care, both of which are much higher than in similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than those in most other similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household, which is higher than the national figure. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 97.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most similar areas.

Many residents work from home (34.2%), far above the national figure. While most homes have two or more vehicles, 90.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals are also less common than in other areas.

A high proportion of adults (70%) are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many locals work as professionals or managers in health and education.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, though far fewer are near groceries compared to the state average. The area is somewhat walkable, though it has a steeper slope than the state average.