Highett

The community is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 40. About 18.4% of the population are children under 15, which is consistent with figures for Victoria and Australia.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 30.2% of people born abroad, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 75.9% of residents, though 20.7% use another language at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, but well below the Victoria state average.

A large proportion of residents—46.6%—report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41%.

Highett is highly qualified, with 39.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level at 73.3%.

The area is significantly wealthy, with a typical weekly family income of $2,788, which is well above the national figure. About 31.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The rate of long-term health conditions is 27.2%, about the same as the state and national averages. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most similar areas.

Caregiving is common, with 28.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is a little above the national figure. Conversely, the rate of volunteers is lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 40 people. This group is noticeably older than the national average and has a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 58.1%.

A high number of people (29.6%) live alone, which is well above the national figure. Couples with children make up the largest group at 61.4% of families.

Homes here are more likely to be rented or mortgaged than owned outright. Typical weekly rents ($430) and monthly mortgage payments ($2,300) are both much higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport is very accessible, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This convenience is matched by a high rate of flexibility, as 39% of people work from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.4% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the Victorian average of 40%.

Employment levels are strong, with 68.4% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers are the most common occupations, which aligns with the area's high education levels.

Highett is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 8.7. Every single home has a 15-minute-city walkshed, providing easy access to groceries, schools, and health services.