West Footscray

The community is much younger than most areas, with only 10% of people aged 65 or over. There is also a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 17.6%, which is well above the national figure.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 33.5% of people born overseas, a rate well above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while Vietnam is the most frequent overseas birth country.

Language diversity is high, with 32% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and 6.6% of people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 47.5%. This is well above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

The area is far more qualified than most, with 40.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the 71.2% of residents who completed Year 12, far above the national average.

Earnings are strong, with the typical personal weekly income at $1,003, which is much higher than most areas. About 28.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in other areas, affecting 10.7% of people. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the state and national figures.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with few residents volunteering or doing significant amounts of unpaid housework compared to other areas.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the state, with a typical age of 31. They also have very high Year 12 completion rates at 81.6% and a strong connection to language, with 20.7% speaking a First Nations language.

Living arrangements are varied, with 29% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. Families with children make up 57.8% of households.

Renters are very common here at 40.4%, and homes are often smaller, with 52.5% having three or more bedrooms, far below the state average. Mortgage payments are also much higher than typical for other areas.

The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of transport. This accessibility is matched by a high number of people working from home, at 37.6%.

The neighbourhood is quite transient, as 43.4% of people moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up 16.2% of the population.

Employment is high, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers in health, education, and technical fields.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. The walkability score of 8.7 is well above the Victorian average.