Soldiers Hill

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national averages. While the age mix is balanced, there are more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish or Scottish ancestry. Only 12.2% were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian and national figures.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of the community. About 6.7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas but still far below the state average.

A majority of residents—51.9%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Personal incomes are generally higher than in most similar areas, with 13.8% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. However, the typical household income is a little below the Victorian and national figures.

Mental health conditions are reported at a rate of 14.2%, which is among the highest for its level and well above the state average. Long-term health conditions are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is common, with 18.8% of residents giving their time—well above the national figure. About 14.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Among the 36 First Nations people living here, Year 12 completion is far above the national and state averages. However, no one in this group reports speaking a First Nations language.

Living alone is very common here, with 38.1% of people in one-person homes—far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.2 people.

Renters make up 39.1% of households, which is far above the state average. While separate houses are the dominant dwelling type, they are much less common here than in most similar areas.

Public transport is very accessible, with 13 stops in the area and a typical one-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 52.6% of workers still commute by car.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. This is well above the Victorian average.

A higher proportion of people are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. Many residents are employed in health care and social assistance, or education and training.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.1. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks and schools, though only 42.5% are near health services.