Hawthorn

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with only 12.3% of residents being children under 15. There is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 15.7%, which is well above the national figure.

About 28.3% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 34.3%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

A quarter of the community uses another language at home, which is much higher than most areas, though this is still well below the Victoria average. English remains dominant for 75.3% of residents.

Nearly half the population (49.3%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified community where 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 85.4%.

Earnings are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,207, well above the national figure of $805. One in three households earns $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions and less need for daily help than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is slightly higher than the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 19.2% of people helping out, which is well above the state figure. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.

There are 56 First Nations people in the area. They have a Year 12 completion rate of 80.4%, which is far above the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per dwelling. A large number of residents live alone, at 38.3%, which is far above the state figure.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 59.1% of homes. Renting is very common at 45.6%, while typical weekly rents of $400 are higher than the state average.

The area is a transit hub where 43.7% of people work from home and many others use trams. About 14.2% of homes have no car, which is well above the national average.

The population is highly mobile, with 52.1% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also well above the national average at 24%.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, with 70.6% active in the workforce. Professional and technical roles are the most common industries.

As a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, and shops. The walkability score of 9.1 is well above the Victorian average.