Carlton

The community is younger than the state average, and 19.7% of residents are children under 15. This contributes to a higher number of de facto relationships, which stand at 20.0%, well above the national figure.

Most people were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up over 85% of the population.

English is the main language here, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home. This is well below the state and national figures.

The area has one of the highest rates of people reporting no religion at 59.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

About 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. A large number of residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical household income is $1,425 per week, which is about the same as the state average. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than in most other areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 13.1% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

More people here provide unpaid care and look after children than in most areas. On the other hand, the rate of volunteering is lower than the state average.

First Nations people make up 7.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This group is generally younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 23.

There are many people living alone (31.1%) and a higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas. About 56% of households are couples with children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, which is far above the national average. While typical weekly rents are a little above the state figure, mortgage payments are well below the national average.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and very few work from home. While there are more public transport stops than in many similar areas, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than average.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is lower than the state average. Many residents work in construction, health, or public administration.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While many homes are near public transport, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.