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Mulgrave
11 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Mulgrave are a little above the national figure, reflecting a professional community with high educational levels. This is a diverse area where nearly half of the population was born overseas, creating a multicultural hub in the Monash region. Many residents live in large, family-oriented homes and a high proportion of the workforce now works from home. It is a well-established suburb that balances high qualifications with a strong presence of multi-generational households.
Mulgrave's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 17.7% of the population, nearly 20% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.
Born overseas, 46.4% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries include Chinese, Australian, English, Greek, and Italian.
Language diversity is very high here, with 51.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 7.2% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, as the 27% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Almost half of the population identifies as Christian.
The community is well-qualified, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 68.4%.
Household incomes are generally higher than most areas, with typical weekly earnings of $1,913. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is a little above the national figure.
While 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, those with long-term health conditions are fewer than in most areas. Both mental health and general long-term health rates are well below the national average.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas. However, volunteering is much lower than the national average, with only 10.1% of people volunteering.
There are 55 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is well below the national figure, their Year 12 completion rate is far above the national average.
Homes here are larger than most, with 2.8 people per household. This helps explain why only 17.6% of people live alone, a figure well below the national average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 92.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $430, a little above the national average.
Public transport infrastructure is excellent, with 111 stops and a very high number of weekly departures. Despite this, 27.1% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.
About 32.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.3% of the population.
Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.9%. Many residents work as professionals, managers, or in health care and social assistance.
The suburb is very walkable, with 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools, and groceries within 15 minutes.