Kooyong

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.5% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

About 20.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average of 30%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

People using another language at home make up 15.0% of the community, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken here.

About 40.9% of residents report no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.2%.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 58.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 89.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are exceptionally high, with 48.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $4,630 is far above the Victorian figure of $2,136.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 2.6% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Family sizes are typical for the state, with an average of 2.5 people per home. About 26.4% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than most areas.

Housing is expensive and diverse, with a typical weekly rent of $590 and typical mortgage payments of $3,425, both of which are far above the state average. Detached houses are less common here than in most other areas.

Public transport use is much higher than in similar areas, and 43.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. The area is very well served by trams and trains.

The area is quite dynamic, with 41.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.8% of the population, which is well above the national average.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, and professionals make up 41.1% of the workforce, which aligns with the area's high education levels.

Kooyong is very walkable, with every single home located within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.