Upwey

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. It is a family-centric community where 19.2% of people are children under 15, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 91.2% of people using it at home. While the 6.3% who use another language is higher than in similar areas, this is far below the national average.

Upwey is strongly non-religious, with 62.6% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 65.4% completing Year 12. Both figures are well above the national average.

Weekly family incomes are typically $2,463, which is much higher than in most similar areas. About 28.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure.

The community is relatively healthy, with only 3.8% of people needing help with daily activities. However, 10.5% of residents report a mental health condition, which is higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid work is common here, with 33.8% of people caring for children and 18.6% volunteering. Both figures are well above the state and national averages.

There are 31 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 32 and a Year 12 completion rate of 50%, which is far above the national figure.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up 64.1% of households, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.4% of homes. Large homes are the norm, with 87.2% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

While 28% of people work from home—much higher than most areas—most residents still rely on cars. The area is well-served by public transport, with 89.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

Upwey is a stable community where only 26.5% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 70.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is much higher than most similar areas. Common industries include healthcare, construction, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, and almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is far harder to reach groceries or health services on foot than in the typical Victorian suburb.