Princes Hill

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the national figure. It has far fewer children under 15 than most areas, while de facto relationships are much more common than usual.

People born overseas make up 21.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas but well below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 15.2% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the state average. Most people speak only English.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 57.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest rates for this level of area.

This is a highly qualified community where 58% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas at 81.7%.

The area is very affluent, with typical family incomes well above the national figure at $2,924 per week. About 35.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

People needing help with daily activities are less common here than in most areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.4% of residents, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is common, with 21.9% of people helping out—well above the national average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most other areas.

There are 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. Their typical personal income is a little above the national figure, and the typical age of 31 is noticeably older than the state average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, which is well above the national figure.

The area is dominated by townhouses and apartments, with detached houses being very rare. Renting is far more common than in the state average, and typical weekly rents are among the highest for similar areas.

Working from home is very popular at 46.1%, far above the national figure. This helps explain why 16.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The area is quite dynamic, with 41.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is a little above the state and national figures.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The workforce is heavily concentrated in professional, technical, and health roles.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.8. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.