Melbourne

The area is far younger than the state and national average, with 53.1% of people being young adults aged 25 to 44. It has very few children and seniors, while de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

Born overseas, 64.0% of residents come from abroad, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 54.5% of people using another language at home, far exceeding the national rate of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 20.1% of the population.

People are more likely to have no religion here than in the rest of the state, with 46.3% reporting no religious affiliation.

The workforce is highly qualified; 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far higher than the state average at 80.8%.

While typical personal incomes are higher than most areas, household incomes are a little below the state and national figures. High earners are present, with 13.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with only 14.7% having a long-term health condition, far below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than elsewhere, with very few people caring for children or providing unpaid care.

First Nations people in this area are noticeably older than those in the state and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate at 72.8%.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 47.2% of people live alone, far above the national rate of 25.6%. Most homes are small, with just 1.7 people per household.

Rentals dominate the market at 71.0%, and almost every home is a flat or apartment. Very few people own their homes outright, and large three-bedroom houses are rare.

Car ownership is very low, with 61.1% of homes having no vehicle, which helps explain why 18.3% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is also much more common here than across Australia.

The area is highly transient, with 73.3% of residents arriving in the last five years. Nearly half of all residents, 47.3%, are recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, though the unemployment rate is much higher than the state average at 8.6%. Many residents work in professional, technical, or hospitality roles.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, and health services.