North Geelong

North Geelong is a bit older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40. Seniors over 65 make up 24.6% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average of 16.8%.

The community is quite diverse, with 26.7% of people born overseas, though this is still well below the state figure of 30.0%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About 23.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This includes a small number of Punjabi, Italian, and Mandarin speakers.

Religious patterns here mirror the rest of the country, with 46.2% identifying as Christian and 39.7% reporting no religion.

More adults here have a bachelor degree or higher (20.1%) than in most similar areas, but this is still well below the Victorian average of 29.2%. The area is well-served by schools, with 29 located within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,490, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. About 20% of households earn under $650 a week.

Health challenges are much more common here than elsewhere, with 38.3% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes mental health issues, which affect 17.9% of residents—well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.8% of residents volunteering.

The First Nations community is relatively small but stands out for its education and language, with a Year 12 completion rate of 52.2%, far above the national figure of 37.0%.

Housing patterns are unusual, with 32.9% of people living alone and a high rate of one-parent families at 18.9%, both of which are well above state averages.

Renters are very common here, making up 40.6% of households, which is far above the Victorian average of 28.5%. Most people live in separate houses, and 25.7% own their home outright.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a very high number of stops and a typical one-minute walk to the nearest stop. Despite this, 55.8% of workers still commute by car.

The area has seen significant movement, with 45.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a high proportion of the population at 13.8%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 55.1%. The unemployment rate is also a little above the national figure, sitting at 6.3%.

North Geelong is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes having easy access to shops and services. Almost every resident lives within a 15-minute walk of a park and a grocery store.