Watsonia North

The typical resident is 41, making the community noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.6% of the population, which is well above the national average of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 22.3% of the community, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

About 20.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. This is lower than the state average, and only 2.3% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation follows national trends, with 54.1% identifying as Christian and 38.1% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

This is a highly qualified area, with 30.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This academic strength is mirrored in the schools, which have a much higher advantage score than most similar areas.

The community is quite wealthy; 30.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical family and household incomes are also higher than the state and national averages.

About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Consequently, 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 17.1% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most similar areas. This includes 29.6% of people caring for children, well above the national average.

The First Nations community is small, with 16 people residing here. Those in this group have a typical personal income of $575 and are noticeably older than the national typical age of 24.

Families are the norm, with 61.8% of homes being couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 2.7 people per household, while only 17.6% of people live alone.

The area is almost entirely separate houses, with 95% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 45.7% of residents owning their homes outright, far above the national figure.

Working from home is common at 29.2%, well above the national average. While most people use cars, the area has excellent public transport access, with a very high number of stops and departures compared to the state.

The population is very stable; only 22.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.0% of the community.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, with 64.1% active in the workforce. The most common industries for residents are health care, construction, and education.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents also have excellent access to schools and groceries, with most homes well within a 15-minute walk of these amenities.