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Maribyrnong
5 km²
A high proportion of residents have moved into Maribyrnong over the last five years, reflecting a fast-changing local population. It is a young, professional community where nearly half of the people use a language other than English at home. This diversity is matched by high levels of education and income, making it a standout area in Greater Melbourne. The neighbourhood is defined by its exceptional walkability and a population that is significantly younger than the national average.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is just 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. This youth is reflected in the age structure, where young adults aged 25 to 44 make up 38% of the population.
People born overseas make up 43.6% of the community, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Chinese, Australian, and Vietnamese.
Language diversity is very high, with 47.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in the 7.7% of residents who speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common religion at 41.5%, while 36.7% of residents have no religion, which is a little below the national figure.
This is a highly qualified area, with 40.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 76.3%.
Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 27.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income is $2,020, which is a little above the national figure.
Residents enjoy better health than most, with only 22.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.
Community participation is lower than most areas, with only 9.8% of people volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations residents in the area have a high school completion rate of 65.4% and a typical personal income of $1,268, both of which are far above the national figures.
Living arrangements are diverse, with a higher than average 29.6% of people living alone. Typical home sizes are about the same as the rest of Australia, with 2.4 people per home.
Rental properties are much more common here than elsewhere, with 37.7% of households renting. The area has far fewer detached houses than the state average, with flats and apartments making up 34.9% of homes.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 78 stops and 9 routes serving the area. A significant 32.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.
The area is very dynamic, with 45.8% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 14.3% of the population.
The local workforce is very active, with 71.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Professional roles are the most common occupation at 30.3%.
Maribyrnong is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries.