Maddingley

The area is noticeably younger than most, with a typical age of 33 and a very high proportion of children. This young profile is reflected in the high number of de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

While 20% of residents were born overseas—much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish and Irish.

About 16.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

A large portion of the community, 46.4%, reports having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

About 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Victorian average. Most residents have completed Year 12 or hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly incomes for households and individuals are all higher than those in most similar areas and slightly above the state and national figures.

More people here live with a long-term health condition (30.9%) or a mental health condition (11.5%) compared to the state and national averages.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 35% of people providing this support, well above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Maddingley earn a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the state and national figures. About 8.2% speak a First Nations language, which is higher than the state average.

Homes are generally larger and hold more people than in most areas, with 61.3% being couples with children and 15.4% being one-parent families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and nearly 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is low, with only 18.8% of homes owned outright, far below the national figure.

Cars are the main way to get around, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. Only 3.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the state average.

The community has seen huge movement recently, with 55.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher share of the population than in most similar areas.

Maddingley has a high rate of people working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well above the national average. Many residents work in construction and healthcare.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services. However, very few residents live within a short walk of a school, which is far below the Victorian average.