Melton

The typical resident is 40, slightly older than the state and national figure of 38. While the area has a higher number of children than most, it also has a senior population that is well above the national average at 20.4%.

Many residents were born overseas, with 27.0% coming from outside Australia. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

Language diversity is high, as 22.6% of people use a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most areas, and 4.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in similar areas, with 45.2% identifying as Christian. Consequently, the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39.6% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,058 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, with long-term health conditions affecting 36.4% of people. This is well above the national figure, and 13.1% of residents live with a mental health condition.

While more people provide unpaid care than in most areas, only 7.7% of residents volunteer, which is well below the national average of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though it faces significant challenges with an unemployment rate of 20.6%, far above the state figure.

Family structures vary widely, with a very high rate of one-parent families at 24.4%. This is far above the national average, and 33.1% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 83.3% of homes being detached. Renting is much more common than in most areas at 34.4%, but typical weekly rents are well below the national figure.

The area is well-served by public transport stops, though 9.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is far less common here than in the rest of Victoria.

The community is relatively mobile, with 33.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 9.5% is well above the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with a high percentage of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.