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Bayswater (Eastern Metropolitan)
41 km²
A far higher proportion of people in Bayswater report having no religion compared to the state or national figures. This community of about 64,700 people is largely established, with few residents moving in recently and a typical age of 39. It is a highly walkable area where most homes are close to parks, schools, and shops. Many residents work from home or in professional roles, contributing to a stable, family-oriented environment in Melbourne's east.
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The population is similar to the national average in age and structure, though it is a little older than the state typical. About 17.7% of residents are seniors, a figure that has risen slightly since 2016.
People born overseas make up 26.9% of the community, which is well below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.
About 21.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.
The area is much less religious than most other places; 47.0% of people report no religion. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 8.7 points since 2016.
Bayswater has a higher-than-average number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 26.4%. This qualification rate has risen by 5.7 points over the last five years.
Typical weekly household income is $1,738, which is about the same as the state and national figures. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen significantly since 2016.
More people here live with long-term health conditions than in most areas, particularly mental health conditions at 10.8%. About 6.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 13.3% of people assisting others. Around 28.5% of the community are unpaid carers for children.
Families with children make up 59.2% of households, and the typical home holds 2.5 people. This is consistent with the Victorian and national averages.
Separate houses are common here, making up 76.9% of all homes. Renting is less common than in most areas, with only 25.1% of households renting their home.
Working from home is very popular here, with 25.2% of the workforce doing so. Most households have at least one car, and only 4.5% have no motor vehicle.
The community is quite stable, as the number of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals also sit well below the state average.
Bayswater has a very low unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, construction, and retail.
The area is very walkable, with 96.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents are also within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries.