Travancore

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up only 8.2% of the population. People in de facto relationships are well above the national figure at 17.9%, while those aged 65 and over are well below the state average.

International roots are very common here, with 43.4% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, at a rate of 37.0%, which is far above the Australian average. Mandarin, Hindi, and Cantonese are the most spoken non-English languages.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion, at 48.0%, which is well above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Educational attainment is very high, with 54.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high proportion of residents having completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,027, which is well above the national figure. This is supported by a high number of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

People with a mental health condition are more common here than in most areas at 11.7%. However, the rates of long-term health conditions and those needing help with daily activities are lower than the state average.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas, including those caring for children. Volunteers make up 14.7% of the population, which is a little above the state figure.

First Nations residents have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 80.0%, which is far above the national figure. Unemployment among this group is well below the state average at 0.0%.

Small households are the norm, with 41.8% of people living alone, far above the national figure. This contributes to a typical household size of just 1.9 people, which is well below the state average.

Renting is very common, with 55.0% of households renting, far above the state figure. Flats or apartments make up 75.3% of homes, which explains why very few houses have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is well above the national figure, and nearly 18% of homes have no motor vehicle. This reflects the area's connectivity, with 39.2% of people working from home.

The community is highly mobile, with 60.2% of people moving in the last five years, far above the state figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest at this level at 31.5%.

The workforce is very active, with 72.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many residents work as professionals in health care, social assistance, or technical fields.

Travancore is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3, and 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.