Spotswood

The community is notably young, with 20.9% of residents being children and a typical age of 37, which is much lower than most areas. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than the state figure.

About 22.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, with 19.7% of people using a language other than English at home. However, this is still well below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

The area is much less religious than the national average, with 48.1% of people reporting no religion, which is well above the Australian figure of 38.9%.

Spotswood is highly qualified, with 41.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—a figure far above the national average. This is reflected in the 73.5% of residents who completed Year 12, which is among the highest for its level.

Typical incomes are among the highest for this level, with a typical family earning $3,057 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with a lower percentage of people needing help with daily activities and fewer long-term health conditions than the state average.

Unpaid childcare is much more common here than in most areas, with 32.8% of people providing this care. In contrast, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in similar areas.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group is far older than the national typical age, with a median age of 41.

Families with children are common, making up 63% of households. Homes tend to be slightly larger than the national figure, with an average of 2.6 people per home.

Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents of $456 are above the national average. Mortgage payments are also higher than usual, averaging $2,300 a month.

The area is a major transit hub with a high number of public transport stops, though 40.6% of workers now work from home—a figure far above the national average.

The neighborhood is quite dynamic, with 40.2% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Professional roles are the most common occupation.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. Almost every resident is also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.