Keilor

The community is far older than the national figure, with 24% of people aged 65 and over. It is also a place of stability, as very few people live in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

While 75.3% were born in Australia, Keilor has a much higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas. Italian heritage is particularly prominent, with 16.4% of residents claiming Italian ancestry.

About 22.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the use of Italian, Greek, Arabic, and Vietnamese.

Religious faith remains strong here, with 67.5% of people identifying as Christian. This is far above the national figure, where those with no religion are much more common.

Keilor is well-qualified, with 24.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and 60.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

The area is affluent, with a typical family income of $2,477 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. Roughly 31% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a much higher proportion than most areas.

A little more than a quarter of residents have a long-term health condition, and 6.2% need help with daily activities. This is higher than in most similar areas, though mental health conditions are less common than the national average.

Residents provide a high level of unpaid care, with 18% doing so, which is well above the state and national figures. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most other areas.

There are 25 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those in this group have a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household, which is higher than most areas. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 64% of families.

Home ownership is very high, with 48.2% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, while renting is much less common than in most areas.

Cars are the primary way to get around, and 44.3% of homes have two vehicles. While there are many public transport stops, only 0.7% of people use them to commute, though 26.1% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is very stable, as only 23.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common here than in other areas.

Working life is steady, with 59.8% of people employed full-time. The most common industries for residents are construction, health care, and retail.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but far fewer are near groceries or health services compared to the state average. This results in a walkability score that is a little below the state figure.