St Albans

The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the state and national figures. While the population is large, there is a notably low proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Birthplaces are incredibly diverse, with 58.4% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese ancestry is the most common at 25.7%, followed by Australian and English roots.

Language diversity is very high, with 68.9% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and nearly 20% of the community speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 19.9% of people reporting no religion is far below the state and national averages. Buddhism is a significant faith for 15.6% of the population.

While a high number of residents have completed Year 12 compared to similar areas, the 16.5% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical family earning $1,317 a week, which is far below the Victorian average of $2,136.

A little more than the national average of people need help with daily activities, though the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, and fewer people provide unpaid child care or housework compared to the national average.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 90% of similar areas, with a high proportion of people speaking a First Nations language compared to the state.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 2.8 people per home. There is also a much higher rate of one-parent families than in most other areas.

Renters are well above the national average at 36.2%, and households often have more people per bedroom than the state average. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is well above the national figure, supported by a high number of stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. However, 10.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas.

The area sees a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, with 16.8% of the population arriving in the last five years.

The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level, and the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average.

The area is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.