Niddrie

The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure. About 18% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

Italian heritage is strong here, with 20.4% of people claiming Italian ancestry. While 20.7% of the population was born overseas—much higher than in most similar areas—this is still well below the Victorian average.

About 21.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Italian is the most common second language at 4.5%, though this remains well below the state average.

Religious affiliation is quite high here; 62.3% of people identify as Christian. Only 28.1% of residents report having no religion, which is far below both the Victorian and national figures.

Education levels are very high, with 30.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 66.9% of residents have completed Year 12, which is also well above the national average.

Niddrie is a wealthy area where the typical weekly family income of $2,715 is well above the national figure. About 32.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the Australian average.

Long-term health conditions are a little below the national average at 25.5%. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is slightly higher than in most similar areas.

A high number of people provide unpaid care (16.2%), which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid compared to most areas.

There are 21 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $774, which is well above both the Victorian and national figures.

Families are common here, with 64.5% of households consisting of couples with children. Because of this, homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents ($432) and monthly mortgage payments ($2,300) both much higher than in most similar areas. Most homes are separate houses or townhouses, and 79.4% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is very well connected, with 33 public transport stops and a high number of weekly departures. This supports a flexible workforce, as 30.7% of people work from home—well above the national average.

The community has seen some movement, with 35% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.5% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work (68.7%), which is well above the national figure. Many are employed as professionals or managers, with a strong presence in construction and healthcare.

Niddrie is very walkable, with a score of 7.1. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park, making it far more walkable than the state average.