Hawthorn

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. About 20.7% of the population are seniors, and there is a low proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 20.7% of residents were born overseas. This is much higher than in most similar areas, despite being well below the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 83.4% of the community. About 14.7% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the national average.

Nearly half the population (48.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is higher than most similar areas and well above the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national figures. Nearly 80% of residents have completed Year 12, which is among the highest levels for this type of area.

Typical weekly family incomes reach $3,091, which is far above the state average. Around 38.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, ranking among the highest for this level.

Residents generally report good health, with only 3.3% needing help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 28.4% of people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Community spirit is high, with 26.1% of residents volunteering, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 17% of people providing unpaid care and 30.5% caring for children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, representing 0% of the community.

Families with children make up 65.9% of households, and homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home.

Housing costs are high, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,600, among the highest for this level. While 72.7% of homes are separate houses, 23.4% of the community rent, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport use is strong, with 18 stops and 17 routes serving the area. This makes it among the best-connected areas, with 4.9% of people commuting by public transport.

The area has seen a significant influx of new residents, with 20.3% arriving from overseas recently, which is well above the state and national figures.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with a high proportion of adults (64.6%) either working or looking for work. This is well above the national average.

The total recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, though the crime rate has fallen by 17.8% over the last five years. Theft and property damage are the most common issues.

Hawthorn is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and groceries, and all homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.