Ormond

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and far fewer seniors than the state average. It is a large area with 8,328 people, and about 16.9% are children under 15.

Born overseas figures are among the highest at this level, at 38.2%, which is far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese, Irish and Scottish.

A high 34.6% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. This diversity is led by Mandarin, Greek, Hindi and Cantonese speakers.

People with no religion make up 42.6% of the population, which is well above both the state and national figures. Other significant groups include Christians and those of the Jewish faith.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 47.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is consistent with a very high 80.6% of residents having completed Year 12.

Earnings are much higher than most areas, with a typical family income of $2,808 per week. About 32.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, well above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy better health than most areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.1%) compared to the state. Only 3.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care is around the middle for its level, though far fewer people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework compared to other areas.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $949, which is far above the national figure.

Single living is more common here than in most areas, with 29.2% of people living alone. However, couples with children still make up the largest group at 64.9%.

Rental properties are much more common here than in other areas, and the typical weekly rent of $395 is about the same as the state average. There are far fewer three-bedroom homes here than across Victoria.

Working from home is very common at 39.1%, far above the national figure. The area is exceptionally well-served by transit, with a very short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is supported by a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 19.4%.

A high 71.0% of adults are working or looking for work, well above the national average. The workforce is largely professional, with 35.0% of people working in professional roles.

Ormond is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, health services and a park.