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Hawthorn East
3 km²
A massive 57.2% of adults in Hawthorn East hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This highly educated community is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and a significant population of young professionals. The area is defined by its high earners and a diverse, international feel, where many residents were born overseas. It is a wealthy, walkable pocket of Boroondara where people often work from home and live in apartments.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is notably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 36. It is also more likely to be home to people in de facto relationships than most similar areas.
International roots are common here, as 30.7% of people were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 24.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most areas, though it remains well below the Victoria state average.
A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 48.6%. This is well above both the state and national figures.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 84.4% of residents completing Year 12. This far exceeds the national figure, and the area is among the most qualified in the country.
Wealth is a striking feature here; the typical personal weekly income of $1,244 is well above the national figure. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more each week.
Residents are slightly healthier than average, with long-term health conditions affecting 25.3% of people, which is a little below the national figure.
Volunteering is strong, with 18.4% of people offering their time, which is well above the national figure. However, fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to most areas.
Among the 40 First Nations people here, education and income are very high, with Year 12 completion far above the national average.
The community has a high number of people living alone—33.3%, which is well above the national figure—and smaller households overall.
Apartments are common, with 48.7% of homes being flats or apartments and very few detached houses. Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, and typical rents are a little above the national figure.
Working from home is very popular, with 44.6% of people doing so, far above the national average. The area also has a high number of homes without a car.
The population is quite mobile, as nearly half of all residents moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most areas.
Employment rates are high, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work as professionals in technical, health, or education roles.
This is a walker's paradise, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store.