Mont Albert North

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 34.4% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Chinese and English are the most common ancestries after Australian.

Language diversity is very high, as 33% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the Australian average, with Mandarin and Cantonese being the most common non-English languages.

People with no religion make up 45.9% of the community, a figure that is well above both the state and national levels. Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 41.2%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 79.4% of residents having completed Year 12 and 47% holding a university degree. These figures are far above the state and national averages.

The community is wealthy, with typical family incomes well above the national figure. About 35.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Health levels are slightly better than the state average, with 26% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than people in other areas. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care, with 29.8% of people caring for children, well above the national figure.

There are 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is far above the national average, and the typical age is much higher than in most other areas.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and 64.6% of households being couples with children. People living alone make up 22.1% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 84% having three or more bedrooms. While 42.8% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments that are well above the state average.

Working from home is very common here, with 38.1% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. The area is very well connected, with most residents living just a 3-minute walk from a public transport stop.

Movement into the area is steady, with 35.1% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The workforce is largely professional, with 38.1% of workers in professional roles. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or professional and technical services.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and health services. This makes it far more walkable than the state average.