Geelong West

The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 36 and a much lower proportion of seniors than most similar areas. It is also a place where de facto relationships are well above the state and national figures.

While 19.1% of residents were born overseas—a figure much higher than similar areas—this is still far below the Victoria and Australia averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 13.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the state average. Very few residents speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (48.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

This is a highly qualified community, with 37.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also well above the state and national averages.

Incomes are generally high, with the typical personal weekly income of $974 being much higher than most similar areas. About 17.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.0% of residents. This is a little above the state and national figures.

More people here care for children unpaid than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of volunteers is lower than usual for this level.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income ($1,187) and household income than those in the state or nation, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

A high number of people live alone—34.8%, which is well above the national figure—and the typical home is smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per household.

Renting is far more common here than in the state, at 40.3%. There are also far fewer three-bedroom homes than the national average, while typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state figure.

Public transport use is much higher than in similar areas, with 33 stops serving the community. About 26% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The area is very dynamic, with 47.2% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the state average, alongside a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

A larger proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. The workforce is concentrated in health care, education, and professional roles.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3, and every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.