Glen Waverley

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the national figure. The population is large and leans toward traditional family structures, with 57.2% of people married and a much lower rate of de facto relationships compared to most areas.

This is a very diverse community where 58.7% of people were born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, English, Australian, and Indian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 60.8% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. This is reflected in the high number of people who speak little or no English, which is well above the Victorian and national figures.

Religious patterns are typical for the region, with 37.8% of people reporting no religion, a figure slightly below the state and national averages. Other significant groups include Christians, Buddhists, and Hindus.

The community is highly qualified, with 43.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.도%. This academic strength is mirrored in the schools, which have some of the highest advantage scores in the region.

Wealth is common here, as 27.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly household income is a little above the state and national averages.

Residents report better health than most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.3%) and mental health conditions (4.8%) compared to the national figures.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is around the middle for its level, though the number of volunteers (13.4%) is about the same as the state average.

The First Nations population is small, but 18.6% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than the national average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children (65.8%) and a much lower rate of people living alone than most areas.

Large family homes are the norm, with 86% having three or more bedrooms. While many own their homes outright, typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are well above the state and national figures.

Working from home is very common here at 32.9%, far above the national figure. The area is well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and a drive time to the city that is much lower than most areas.

The area is quite mobile, with 40.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Professional and managerial roles make up nearly half of the workforce. However, the unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Residents have excellent access to parks, schools and health services, far exceeding the state average.