Essendon

The population is among the largest at this level, with a typical resident aged 39. It has fewer children and seniors than most similar areas, while the proportion of people in de facto relationships is also lower.

About 24.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

A much higher proportion of people use another language at home than in most similar areas, at 23.7%. This is a little above the national figure, with Italian and Greek being the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 53.9% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the state and national figures.

The area is far more qualified than the state and nation, with 41.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the fact that 74% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly personal incomes are well above the national figure at $1,067. The area is notably affluent, with 33% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.

Residents are slightly more likely to be healthy than the state average, with long-term health conditions affecting 26.4% of people. This is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for others is more common here than in most similar areas. However, the rates of volunteering and people doing significant unpaid housework are much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 86 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably older and earns a typical personal income of $812, which is well above the national figure.

A high number of people live alone—32.3%, which is well above the national figure. While couples with children are the most common family type, one-parent families are well below the national average.

Homes are much smaller than in most similar areas, with far fewer three-bedroom houses. Renting is well above the national figure, and typical weekly rents are $380, which is about the same as the national average.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and the area has a huge number of transit stops. This is consistent with the fact that 9% of homes have no car and many people work from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The workforce is highly active, with a much higher rate of people working or looking for work than the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers, and 61.6% are employed full-time.

This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport, making it far more walkable than the state average.