Northcote

The community is notably younger than most areas, with a typical age of 37 and far fewer seniors than the state average. There is a strong presence of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

About 24.4% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

A high proportion of people use another language at home, though this is still well below the state average. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 62.1% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above the national average.

Northcote is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in the common fields of study, such as society, culture, and professional management.

Typical incomes are among the highest at this level, with weekly family income well above the state average. Nearly 37% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported at 12.6%, which is well above the national average. Other health metrics, such as those needing help with daily activities, remain around the middle for similar areas.

Volunteering is well above the national figure at 18.0%. However, fewer people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework compared to most other areas.

The First Nations community here is far older than the national typical age of 24. It is also highly educated, with Year 12 completion rates far above the state average.

Homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. There is a higher than average number of people living alone, at 30.3%.

Rentals are much more common here than in other areas, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure. Detached houses are far less common than the state average, and many residents pay well above the typical monthly mortgage.

A huge 46.8% of people work from home, far above the national figure. The area is very well connected, with a high number of people without a car and a very short walk to public transport.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is a little above the state average.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas. The workforce is dominated by professionals, with many employed in technical, health, and education roles.

This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. It is far more walkable than the state average, with a very high score of 9.0.