Flemington

Flemington is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 34. It has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships and far fewer seniors than the national average.

The community is diverse, with 34.9% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Many residents use a language other than English at home (33.0%), a figure far above the Australian average. This diversity is reflected in the fact that 8.4% of people speak little or no English.

About 45.1% of people report having no religion, which is well above the state and national figures. Islam is a notable faith here, accounting for 12.7% of the population.

The area is highly qualified, with 42.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. A high 70.2% of residents have completed Year 12.

Personal incomes are generally higher than the national figure, and 15.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.7% of residents. Other health indicators, such as long-term conditions, are about the same as the state average.

Unpaid care and housework are less common here than in most areas, with only 13.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

First Nations residents in Flemington are noticeably older than those in the wider state. While unemployment is much higher than average at 19.0%, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure.

Many people live alone (42.2%), which is far above the national average. This contributes to a small typical household size of just 2.0 people per home.

Rental properties are very common, and flats or apartments make up 54.4% of the housing stock. Very few people own their homes outright, and large three-bedroom houses are rare.

The area is a hub for non-car travel; 23.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, and 39.9% of the workforce works from home, both far above the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.4% of residents moving house in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Professionals make up 39.0% of the workforce, with many employed in health, professional services and education. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is higher than most areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services and public transport, far exceeding the state average.