Epsom

This is a young community where 24.7% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. This helps explain why the typical age is only 32, while seniors make up a much smaller share of the population than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 11.6% of the population, which is far below the Victoria and Australia figures.

About 10.9% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is still far below the state and national averages. A small number of residents, 2.1%, speak little or no English.

Nearly half the population (48.8%) reports no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.1%.

While more people here have finished Year 12 than in most similar areas, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (17.8%) is well below the national average.

Typical personal and household incomes are about the same as the national figures, although typical personal income is slightly higher than the Victorian average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.0% of people having a long-term health condition and 11.6% reporting a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 35.1% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure.

There are 104 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 19 and a high Year 12 completion rate of 66.7%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 93.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are typically $1,473 a month, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most people drive to work, but the area has a high number of public transport stops and routes compared to similar places.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.0% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (67.8%), with the most common industries being healthcare, manufacturing, and construction.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is far below the state average for walking access to groceries and health services.