Williams Landing

The area is much younger than the state and national figures, with 24.3% of people being children under 15. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 3.8%, which is far below the Victorian average of 16.8%.

Born overseas, 58.6% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Chinese are the most common ancestries after English and Australian.

Multiculturalism is evident in the home, where 62.3% of people use a language other than English, far exceeding the national figure. Mandarin, Hindi, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 24.4% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism and Islam are both significant faiths in the community.

Residents are highly qualified, with 48.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 80.9%.

Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with the usual household earning $2,582 a week. About 38.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for similar areas.

The community is in good health, with only 13.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the state average of 27.4%. Only 2.4% need help with daily activities.

Caregiving is a priority here, as 34.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at 8.5%.

The First Nations community is small, with 31 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state average and earns a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 72.4% of families.

Rental properties are common, with 39.2% of households renting, far above the national average. Most homes are large, as 91.3% have three or more bedrooms, and 88.8% are separate houses.

Working from home is very common at 34.6%, far above the national figure. While most people drive, the area has a high number of public transport stops and 4.5% commute via transit.

The population is highly mobile, with 54.1% of people moving in the last five years, far above the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 22.4% of the community.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with 73.9% of adults active in the workforce. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure at 64.3%.

The suburb is very walkable, with 96.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.