North Shore

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 18.5% being seniors and only 11.1% children. De facto relationships are a little more common here than in most similar areas.

While 77.2% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher share of overseas-born people than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 88.3% of residents. A higher share of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, but this is far below the Victorian average.

More than half the population (53.2%) has no religion, which is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A higher share of adults have bachelor degrees and Year 12 certificates than in most similar areas, though both figures remain well below the state average.

Typical personal income is about the same as the national figure, but typical household income is well below the state and national averages.

Health challenges are common here, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both far above the national and state figures.

Unpaid care for others is much more common than in most similar areas, though the rate of people caring for children is well below the national figure.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the typical personal income for First Nations people is far below the state and national figures.

Living alone is very common, with 46.5% of people in this position—far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common than in most similar areas.

Renting is very common, occurring in 44.6% of households, which is far above the state average. Separate houses make up 83.4% of dwellings, though three-bedroom homes are less common than usual.

Public transport access is a highlight, with the number of stops and departures far above the state average. However, working from home is less common than the national figure.

The area is quite mobile, with 43.1% of people having moved in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.

Full-time employment is a little above the national figure, with a workforce heavily represented in health care, social assistance, and construction.

While 90.2% of homes are near public transport, the area is far below the state average for walking to groceries, schools, or health services.