Weir Views

The area is far younger than the national figure, with 33.6% of people being children under 15. Seniors make up only 2.6% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average of 16.8%.

Born overseas, 41.4% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Indian.

Language diversity is high, with 45% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 26% of people reporting no religion is far below the Victorian figure of 39.3%.

Educational attainment is high, with 65.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. This supports a workforce where 23.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,780, which is about the same as the Victorian figure. However, high earners are less common, with only 6% earning $2,000 or more a week.

The community is generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 18.4%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 40.6% of people provide unpaid care for children, far above the state average. Conversely, only 7.5% of residents volunteer, which is well below the national figure.

First Nations residents in the area are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 16. While personal incomes are well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is a little above the average.

Homes are larger than most, with 3.3 people per dwelling. This is well above the state average, and it's common for couples with children to live together.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 98.5% of which are detached. Most are large, with 98.2% having three or more bedrooms, though 41.3% of households are renting.

Most people rely on cars, with 61.9% driving to work. While public transport use is higher than in similar areas, it is still far below the state average, and only one bus route serves the area.

Weir Views is a high-growth area where 76.1% of residents moved in within the last five years. This includes a significant number of recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. While full-time employment is well above the national average, the unemployment rate of 8.0% is also a little above the national figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, walking to schools is far less common than in the rest of Victoria.