Scoresby

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the national figure. It is a large community of over 6,000 people, where more than half are married and few live in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Scoresby is far more multicultural than the average Australian suburb, with 40.3% of people born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, as 37.7% of residents use a language other than English at home. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages, and a small number of people speak little or no English.

The community is more religious than the state average, with 35% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the Victorian figure of 39.3%. Christianity is the most common faith at 42.3%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 65.6% completing Year 12—well above the national average. Nearly 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is generally wealthy, with typical household incomes reaching $1,965 a week, which is above the state and national figures. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health outcomes are slightly better than average, with fewer people reporting long-term health or mental health conditions compared to most areas.

More people here provide unpaid care for children than in most areas. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in similar communities.

There are 42 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Family units are common, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The suburb is dominated by large detached houses, with 94% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While ownership is common, typical mortgage payments of $2,023 per month are much higher than in most areas.

Most people drive to work, though 23.5% work from home. The area is exceptionally well-served by public transport stops, and almost every home is within a one-minute walk of one.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.9% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Professional roles are the most common, and the unemployment rate is 4.9%.

Scoresby is very walkable, with 93.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every resident lives within a short stroll of a park or school.