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Hughesdale
2 km²
A massive 43.3% of adults in Hughesdale hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it an exceptionally well-qualified community. This high level of education is reflected in the area's wealth, with typical incomes sitting above the national figures. It is a diverse and mobile suburb where nearly 40% of residents were born overseas and many work from home. The community is relatively young and well-connected, with a strong emphasis on professional employment and an incredibly walkable layout.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than in most similar areas. With 15.7% of the population being children, it has slightly fewer young people than the state and national figures.
Hughesdale is very diverse, with 39.1% of people born overseas, a figure far above the 27.7% national average. English, Australian, and Greek are the most common ancestries.
The area's diversity is clear in the home, where 40.4% of people use a language other than English, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.
Christianity is the most common faith at 45.2%, while 37.7% of residents have no religion, which is slightly below the national figure.
Education levels are very high, with 74.5% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average of 58.8%. This academic success is seen in the high proportion of degrees in management, commerce, and engineering.
The community is wealthy, with a typical weekly family income of $2,540, which is a little above the national figure. Around 30.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, much higher than most similar areas.
While 25.4% of people have a long-term health condition, this is a little below the national average. However, 5.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Unpaid care is common here, with 13.8% of people providing such support, which is a little above the national figure. Conversely, 18.8% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework, much lower than most other areas.
There are 27 First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than the national average with a typical age of 34. This group is also much wealthier than the national average, with a typical household income of $3,125.
Most households are couples with children (60.6%), while 25.4% of people live alone, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
Rental properties are common here, with 34.7% of homes rented, well above the national figure. Homes are typically smaller than average, with 58.0% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national rate of 73.8%.
The area is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Many people avoid commuting entirely, as 36.5% work from home, far above the national average of 21.0%.
The population is quite mobile, with 40.8% moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.7% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.
A high proportion of people are working or looking for work (68.6%), well above the national figure. The workforce is largely professional, with 34.1% in professional roles and 15.2% as managers.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and parks. The walkability score of 8.9 is well above the Victorian average.