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Oak Park
2 km²
Recent arrivals from overseas have shaped Oak Park into a diverse and professional hub. This is a young community where the typical resident is just 36, and many of these new arrivals help explain why over a third of households now use a language other than English at home. It is an affluent area with high levels of education and income, making it a distinct pocket of growth within Greater Melbourne.
Oak Park's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and a proportion of seniors that is well below the national figure. About 16.8% of the population are children under 15.
Birthplace diversity is high, as 34.2% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the state and national figures. Many people here have English, Australian, or Italian ancestry.
Language diversity is a striking feature, with 33.9% of people using another language at home, far above the national average. Most common are Italian, Mandarin, and Arabic.
About 34.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.6%.
The area is highly qualified; 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 71.4% completed Year 12, both far exceeding national levels.
Household wealth is significant, with 31.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,638 is a little above the state and national figures.
Health outcomes are generally good, with the share of people reporting a long-term health condition being well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteer rates are low at 11.1%, which is a little below the national figure. About 13% of people provide some form of unpaid care.
First Nations residents earn much more than most areas, with a typical personal income of $1,075 and a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average.
Families with children are common, making up 59.3% of households. Most homes are typical in size, with an average of 2.5 people per dwelling.
The area has fewer detached houses than most of Victoria. Renting is more common here than in other similar areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.
Working from home is very common, with 35.5% of people doing so, far above the national figure. The area is well-connected, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The population is quite mobile, with 43% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.8% of the community.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, and full-time employment is well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Nearly all residents can reach a park, school, or grocery store within a 15-minute walk.