Essendon Fields

The population is very small, with only 13 people living in the area. These residents are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 45 years.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 23%, ahead of England (23%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 38%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Not stated at 38%, ahead of Christianity (31%).

This area is a major education hub with 42 schools within 3km, which is among the largest numbers for similar areas. These schools are typically much larger and have a much higher average school advantage score than most other areas.

The typical weekly personal income is $1,125, which is much higher than most areas and well above the Victorian figure of $803.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Public transport is a standout feature, with 615.38 stops per 1,000 people, far above the state average. While the drive time to the city is much lower than most areas, the transit time to the city is higher.

The most common industries people work in is Transport & warehousing at 50%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (38%).

Most homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, though they are far below the state average for proximity to parks, schools and groceries. The area is considered somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.9, slightly below the Victorian average of 6.4.