Mount Dandenong

Residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with 22.3% aged 65 and over, which is well above the Australian average. De facto relationships are also more common than in most similar areas.

While 19.0% of people were born overseas—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages. English is the most common ancestry at 46.3%.

Most residents speak only English at home, and the 5.6% who use another language is far below the Victorian average. Very few people here speak little or no English.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 59.6%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are typically high here; weekly family income is a little above the national figure at $2,369. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is much higher than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of the population. However, those needing help with daily activities are slightly below the state average.

Volunteering is very common, with 22.0% of people pitching in, which is well above the national figure. A much higher proportion of people also provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to most areas.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is far above the national figure, though the typical age is far younger at 14 years.

Families are common, with 58.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes are slightly larger than average, typically holding 2.6 people.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.3% of dwellings. Renting is very rare at 9.2%, far below the national figure, and 84.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Working from home is very common, with 29.8% of people doing so, well above the national average. Almost every home has at least one car, and very few people commute via public transport.

The community is very stable, as only 26.2% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also few.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers, often working in education and health care.

While almost everyone is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the steep terrain and lack of nearby shops and health services make the area less walkable than the state average.