Quarry Hill

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. While the population size is larger than most similar areas, the age structure is balanced across children, young adults, and seniors.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of the community. While 5.2% use another language at home—a higher proportion than in most similar areas—this remains far below the Victorian average.

More than half the population reports no religion, which is much higher than in most other areas. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.6%.

The community is highly qualified, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is reflected in school results, where Year 12 completion is also much higher than usual.

Typical weekly personal income is $863, which is higher than in most similar areas. Family incomes are about the same as the state and national figures, with 19.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.8% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also reported at a much higher rate than the national average.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than in most other areas, with 20.2% doing so. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, particularly for children, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents have Year 12 completion rates that are far above the state and national averages. Personal incomes for this group are also higher than in most similar areas.

A high number of people live alone (32.1%) and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas. Because of this, the typical home holds fewer people than the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and renting is much more common here than in most other areas. However, typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments are well below the national figures.

Public transport infrastructure is very strong, with more stops per person than most areas and a very short walk to the nearest stop. Despite this, 55.9% of people still drive to work.

The community has seen a lot of change recently, with 40.3% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas compared to similar areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, though full-time employment is much lower than the state average. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

Quarry Hill is very walkable, with 97% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can walk to a park or grocery store within 15 minutes.