Hampton East

The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure. While the population is larger than most similar areas, the proportion of seniors is a little below the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 30% of the population, which is much higher than most areas and slightly above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About 22.6% of residents use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the Victorian average. English remains the dominant language, followed by Mandarin and Greek.

A high proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.2%. This is well above both the state and national figures.

Educational attainment is among the highest at this level, with 37.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 70.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here; typical family weekly earnings are $2,815, which is well above the national figure. Over 31% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much higher than most areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.3% of residents. About 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

More people here provide unpaid childcare than in most areas, at 28.2%. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than most similar areas.

There are 31 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $474, which is a little below the national figure.

Single-person households are more common than average, with 30.1% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more common than in most similar areas.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, and typical weekly rent is a little above the national figure. Mortgage payments are among the highest at this level, and detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state.

Working from home is very popular, with 40.5% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. The area is well-served by public transport, with 22 stops and a short 6-minute walk to the nearest one.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Employment levels are strong, with 61% of the population working full-time, which is higher than most areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers in technical and health fields.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.