Sandringham

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than most of Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Over a quarter of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

While 12.0% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Only 1.1% of residents speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion at 46.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.8%.

Education levels are very high, with 43.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of qualification is reflected in the area's strong income levels.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with 39.0% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $3,376 is well above the national figure.

About 6.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.3%, consistent with the state average.

Volunteering is common here, with 18.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also higher than most areas.

There are 49 First Nations people in the area. They have a Year 12 completion rate of 57.6%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%.

About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Rent is a little above the national average at $460 a week, and typical mortgage payments are among the highest at this level. Detached houses are less common than in most areas, with 26.8% of homes being flats or apartments.

Working from home is very common at 43.5%, far above the national figure of 21.0%. The area has excellent transit access, with a typical three-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the population.

Professional and manager roles are the most common occupations. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.