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Nunawading
5 km²
A short walk to the shops or a bus stop is a daily reality for everyone living in Nunawading. This is a highly accessible and well-educated community where nearly 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area is distinctly multicultural, with many residents born overseas and a high proportion of homes where a language other than English is spoken. These factors combine to create a prosperous suburb with typical incomes that sit above the national figure.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The population is slightly older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 39. It is a large community of over 12,000 people, and about 18% are seniors aged 65 and over.
This area is far more diverse than the national average, with 37.8% of people born overseas. Chinese is a common ancestry for 21% of residents, and China is the most frequent overseas birthplace.
Language diversity is very high here, as 36.8% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 6.9% of residents speak little or no English.
About 40.5% of people report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.2%.
Education levels are very high, with 39.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many qualifications are in management, commerce, or engineering.
Household incomes are strong, with the typical family earning $2,393 a week, which is higher than most similar areas. About 27.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, well above the state average.
While 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, the 25.3% of residents with a long-term health condition is a little below the national figure.
Caregiving is common here, with 27.9% of people providing unpaid child care, which is higher than most areas. About 15.4% of residents are volunteers.
There are 45 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, and 20% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the Victorian figure.
Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most are couples with children, though 26.3% of people live alone.
Rent is much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly rent of $391. Mortgage payments are also high, and there are fewer large three-bedroom homes than in other parts of the state.
Public transport use and infrastructure are very high, with 72 stops and a short 2-minute walk to the nearest one. This accessibility is reflected in the 34.7% of people who work from home, a figure far above the national average.
The area sees significant movement, with 16% of residents arriving recently from overseas, which is a little above the national figure.
The workforce is mostly employed full-time, and many residents work as professionals or managers in health, education, or technical fields.
Nunawading is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport. Almost every home is also within a short walk of groceries and health services.