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Mount Evelyn
17 km²
A far higher proportion of people in Mount Evelyn identify as having no religion compared to most other areas. This residential community in the Yarra Ranges is characterised by a young population and a high number of families, with more children under 15 than the national figure. It is a relatively affluent area where most people live in large, detached houses. The local character is shaped by high levels of unpaid care and a strong preference for home ownership over renting.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than in most similar areas. This youthfulness is reflected in the fact that 20% of the population are children under 15, a figure slightly above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up a combined 89.5% of the community.
English is the primary language for 93.9% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, with only 0.4% speaking little or no English.
The community is notably secular, with 56.6% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar places, though this remains well below the state average. Most students attend government schools, and the average school advantage score is much higher than in most areas.
Typical household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly family income sitting at $2,263. This is consistent with the fact that 23.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
A little more than 30% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.2% of residents.
Unpaid work is very common here, with 32.7% of people caring for children and 16.1% providing other forms of unpaid care, both of which are much higher than most areas.
First Nations residents in this area are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 29. They also earn more than the national figure, with a typical personal income of $787 and a 0.0% unemployment rate.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 66.2% of all households.
Nearly every home is a separate house, and 87.2% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, with only 9.1% of households renting, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000.
Most people drive to work, though 21% work from home. While there are many public transport stops available, only 0.8% of the population uses them to commute.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also much less common than in the rest of the state.
A much higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most other areas. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health, and education.
The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.3. This is partly due to the steep terrain and the fact that far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services compared to the state average.