Montmorency

The community is slightly older than the state average, with a typical age of 41. However, it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas, at 20.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 87.8% of the population. While the number of people using another language at home is much higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average.

Over half of the population (52.6%) report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Residents are highly qualified, with 36.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with 67.9% of adults completing Year 12, a result much higher than most areas.

The area is quite wealthy; typical weekly household income is $2,076, which is a little above the state and national figures. About 28.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of Victoria, with 29.9% of people reporting one, most typically arthritis or asthma.

Family life is a major focus here, as 34.2% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average.

There are 59 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has a typical age of 28, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Families with children make up the majority of households at 61.2%. Most homes house two or three people, which is typical for the region.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 87.2% of dwellings being detached. Renting is far less common here than across the state, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

While most people use cars, 34.2% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average. The area has a high number of public transport departures per 1,000 people.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals also sit well below the national figure.

The workforce is active, with a higher rate of people working or looking for work than most similar areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers in health, education, and construction.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and a school. Nearly all residents can also reach groceries and public transport on foot within 15 minutes.