Knoxfield

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. About 19.6% of the population are seniors, while children under 15 make up 16.6%.

This is a diverse community with 36.2% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian and Chinese.

Reflecting its heritage, 32.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 40.6% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the figures for Victoria and Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 43.8%.

Knoxfield is highly educated, with 29.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64.3% completing Year 12, both of which are well above the national average.

Typical household incomes are higher than most similar areas and sit about the same as the national figure at $1,762 a week. About 21.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

About 28.6% of people have a long-term health condition, with asthma and arthritis being the most common. Those needing help with daily activities make up 4.7% of the population.

More people here care for children unpaid (27.9%) compared to the state and national averages. However, the proportion of volunteers is lower than in most similar areas.

There are 32 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household incomes are a little above the state and national figures.

Families are common here, with 60.5% of households consisting of couples with children. Because of this, homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 88.2% having three or more bedrooms. While 36.2% of homes are owned outright, typical mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport access is excellent, with 52 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 55.8% of workers still commute by car, though 25.2% work from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 34.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10% of the population.

Full-time employment is higher here than in most similar areas, at 61.4%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction and retail.

The area is very walkable, with 97.6% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Nearly every resident lives within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school.