St Albans Park

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than both Victoria and Australia. While children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well represented at 24.1%.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 84.4% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 90.1% of the community. While the share of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian and national averages.

About 47.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common at 45.1%.

Educational qualifications are far below the state and national averages, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 38.4% of residents have completed Year 12, which is significantly lower than the typical Victorian figure.

Incomes in St Albans Park are generally lower than usual. The typical weekly household income is $1,317, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.7% of people have a long-term health condition—a figure far above the national average. Consequently, the 9.1% of people needing help with daily activities is much higher than in most other areas.

The area has a higher rate of people providing unpaid care than most similar areas. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than the national average.

There are 65 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20, and has a very low unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Single-person households are more common than usual, with 30.6% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more frequent here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 85.6% of homes. While 34.9% of these are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $330 is a little below the state and national averages.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and only 10.4% work from home, which is far below the national figure. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops, and every home is within a 10-minute walk of one.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national average of 40.7%.

About 58.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and construction.

While every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is poorly served by other amenities. Only 4.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state average.