Murrumbeena

The typical resident is 37, making the area much younger than most similar places. It is a large community of nearly 10,000 people, where young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest age group at 32.9%.

This is a diverse area where 34.5% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, there are significant Indian and Chinese communities.

Reflecting its overseas-born population, 31.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin and Greek are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 40.8% of people reporting no religion and 40.4% identifying as Christian. This is a little above the national figure for those with no religion.

The area is highly educated, with 79.2% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average. This is reflected in the workforce, where many hold postgraduate degrees and work in management or professional roles.

Murrumbeena is a high-income area where typical weekly family income is $2,767, well above the national figure. Over 20% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most other areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 24.5% of people having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Only 4.6% of the population requires help with daily activities.

Community participation is typical for the region, with 12.5% of people providing unpaid care. However, 19.2% of people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework, which is much lower than in most other areas.

There are 28 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the national average at a typical age of 31. This group also earns a typical personal income of $1,208, far above the national figure.

Living arrangements vary, with 31.1% of people living alone, a figure well above the national average. While 61.2% of families are couples with children, one-parent families are well below the national figure at 9.3%.

Housing is more compact here, with only 45.6% of homes being separate houses, far below the state average. Rental properties are common at 36.4%, and typical weekly rents are $386.

The area is a hub for commuters, with 39% of people working from home, far above the national figure. Public transport use is also high, supported by a high density of stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.3% of residents moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 19.4%, which is well above the national average.

The local workforce is very active, with 71% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Most people are employed full-time, frequently in professional, managerial, or health care roles.

Described as a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. 100% of homes are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.