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Thornbury
5 km²
Younger adults and professionals make up a large part of Thornbury, where the typical resident is just 37. This is a highly educated and affluent community that stands out for its high proportion of people in de facto relationships. Its character is shaped by a strong overlap of high incomes and an urban lifestyle, with a significant number of residents working from home and living in a densely packed, walkable environment.
Thornbury's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The population is younger than most areas, with few children and seniors compared to state and national figures. De facto relationships are much more common here than in other similar areas, sitting well above the national average.
About 26.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains a little below the national figure. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Irish, Italian and Greek.
People using another language at home are much more common here than in most similar areas. Greek is the most spoken non-English language, and the rate of people who speak little or no English is among the highest at this level.
A far higher proportion of people report having no religion compared to the state and national figures, with 54.4% of the community identifying this way.
This is a highly qualified area, with 46.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level.
Incomes are well above national figures, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,042. About 29.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.
The community reports a mental health condition at a rate well above the national figure. People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most similar areas.
Volunteer rates are a little above the state average. However, fewer people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to most similar areas.
The First Nations community is larger than in about 91% of similar areas. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with much higher rates of Year 12 completion.
Living arrangements are distinct, with a much higher number of people living alone than the national figure. This is consistent with the area having fewer people per home than most similar areas.
Rental properties are far more common than the national average, and homes are typically smaller, with very few having three or more bedrooms. Home-loan payments are much higher than in most similar areas.
This is a transit-heavy area where 42% of people work from home—far above the national figure. Many residents do not own a car, and public transport use is among the highest at this level.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.9% of people having moved in the last five years. This is slightly higher than both the state and national figures.
People are much more likely to be working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. Professional roles are the most common occupation, with 39.6% of the workforce in this category.
Described as a walker's paradise, every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks and groceries. Its walkability score is well above the Victorian average.