Mont Albert

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While 20% of the population are seniors, children under 15 make up only 14.5%, which is well below the national figure.

Birthplace diversity is high, with 31.8% of people born overseas, a figure well above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

A quarter of the community uses another language at home, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 11.8% of residents.

Nearly half of the population (48.1%) report having no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.5%.

This is a highly qualified community where 51.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Similarly, 82.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far above the national average.

Incomes are very high here; the typical weekly household income is $2,324, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 37.3% of households earn $3,000 or more each week, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Residents generally report good health, with only 3.8% needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure. Long-term health conditions affect 25.3% of the population.

Volunteerism is high, with 20.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. About 13.6% of the community provide unpaid care.

There are 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations households earn much more than most similar areas, with a typical income of $2,749.

Families with children make up 60.1% of households. The typical home has 2.5 people, which is exactly the same as the state and national figures.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $451 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,500, both of which are well above the national figures. Detached houses are less common here than elsewhere, making up only 53.7% of dwellings.

The area is highly connected, with 41.7% of people working from home, far above the national average of 21%. Public transport use is also a little above the national figure, supported by a high number of nearby stops.

The community is relatively mobile, with 37.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.7% of the population.

Professionals make up 42.6% of the workforce, with many working in health, professional services, and education. About 64.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure.

Mont Albert is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport, and nearly all are within a short walk of groceries and health services.