Mount Waverley

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. About 18.6% of people are seniors, while children under 15 make up 17% of the population.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 47.7% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 26.7%, followed by English and Australian.

Almost half the community (49.8%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common second language at 16.6%.

Religious views are similar to the rest of the state, with 39.1% of residents reporting no religion and 38.3% identifying as Christian.

The area is highly qualified, with 44.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 76.9%.

Wealth is high here, with 30.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the state average. Typical weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,383.

Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with 23.3% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also reported less often.

About 13.5% of people provide unpaid care, and 27.1% look after children without pay, which is higher than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area are typically older and earn a much higher household income ($2,374) than the state average, with a 71.4% Year 12 completion rate.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up 65.7% of households, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Homes are typically large, with 86.8% having three or more bedrooms. While 41.9% are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,600.

Working from home is very common at 35.6%, far above the national figure. The area is well connected, with 95.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The area sees significant movement, with 39.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.8% of the population.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce. About 61.3% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 5.4%.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 89.5% near groceries, far exceeding the state averages.