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Newtown
6 km²
Daily life in Newtown is defined by an exceptionally walkable layout where almost every home is within a short stroll of parks, shops, and health services. This is a prosperous community of about 10,000 people, marked by a high proportion of university-educated professionals and families with children. The area stands out for its high typical incomes and strong academic qualifications, making it one of the more affluent pockets of the region. It is a settled yet evolving place, blending established family homes with a growing number of recent arrivals from overseas.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
34 schools within reach make Newtown convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. While the age structure is balanced, there are fewer people in de facto relationships compared to the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 40.4%. While 14.5% were born overseas, this is far below the Victorian and Australian averages.
English is the dominant language for 87.9% of the community. However, the proportion of people using another language at home is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the state average.
About 42.1% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the Victorian average and well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.4%.
Newtown is highly qualified, with 40.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Schooling is a strong point here, as 71.3% of residents completed Year 12.
This is a wealthy area where the typical family income of $2,861 per week is well above the national figure. A striking 33.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.
The community is generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most similar areas. About 8.4% of people live with a mental health condition, which is about the same as the national average.
Residents are very active in unpaid work, with a much higher rate of people caring for children and providing unpaid care than most areas. Nearly 20% of people volunteer, well above the state and national figures.
The First Nations community here has a Year 12 completion rate of 60.4%, which is far above the national average. However, the unemployment rate for First Nations people is much higher than in most areas.
Family life is common here, with 62.3% of households being couples with children. Conversely, 28.5% of people live alone, which is a little above the Victorian average.
Most people live in separate houses, and 37.6% own theirs outright, which is well above the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments are typically $2,167, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Public transport is highly accessible, with a very short walk to the nearest stop. Despite this, most people still commute by car, although 25.3% work from home, which is well above the national average.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
A high number of residents are working or looking for work compared to the state. Many are employed in health care, social assistance, and education, with a third of the workforce in professional roles.
Described as a walker's paradise, 99.9% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents have far easier access to groceries, health services, and schools on foot than the average Victorian.