Laverton

The typical resident is just 32, making this area noticeably younger than the Victoria and Australia averages. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, while young adults aged 25 to 44 make up 42% of the population.

A striking 50.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries include English, Australian, and Indian, with 15.3% of the population born in India.

Language diversity is very high, with 48.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and as a result, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also well above the state average.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with only 25% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%, and Hinduism (12.4%) and Islam (7.5%) have a significant presence alongside Christianity.

The community is well-qualified, with 26% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 60.2% having completed Year 12. This is supported by a high number of schools nearby, with 16 located within 3km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,512, which is a little below the state and national figures. Those earning $2,000 or more per week are less common here than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, at 21.9%. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is slightly higher than in most other areas.

Community participation is among the lowest at this level, with only 7% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure, and the number of people providing unpaid care is also much lower than usual.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 82% of similar areas, but they face significant challenges. Unemployment is much higher than the national figure at 20%, and typical personal income is lower than the state average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 18.9%. About 27.9% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Renting is very common, with 48.6% of households renting, far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses, and 77.4% have three or more bedrooms, though they are often crowded with more people per bedroom than usual.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 9.3% of people commuting by transit. This is supported by a high number of stops and departures, and 11% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is seeing significant movement, as 47.1% of people moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 33% of the population.

Unemployment is a little above the national average at 7.4%. Many residents work in health care, accommodation, and transport, with labourers and technicians making up the largest occupational groups.

The area is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a park. 100% of homes are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.