Box Hill (Eastern Metropolitan)

The population is slightly older than the national typical age of 38, and the number of seniors has risen to 18.2%. Children under 15 make up 15.1% of the community, which is well below the Australian figure of 18.2%.

Born overseas, 41.6% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the rest of the country. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 28.6%, and 15.1% of the population was born in China.

Language diversity is very high, with 39.6% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language at 18.5%, and 9.1% of residents speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 46.6%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This is the most common response, followed by Christianity at 36.7%.

The community is exceptionally well qualified, with 76.7% of residents completing Year 12. This is far above the national average, and 44.7% of adults hold a university degree.

Incomes are generally high, with 27.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $2,369, which is higher than both the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most other areas, affecting 24.5% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported less often, at 7.3%.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, though the rate fell to 16.3% since 2016. Unpaid care for children is less common than in most areas.

Household sizes are typical for the state, with 2.5 people per home. About 60.5% of households are couples with children, while 26.8% of residents live alone.

Homes are smaller and more expensive than usual, with typical weekly rents of $411 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,383. Separate houses are much less common than in the state average, making up only 54.1% of dwellings.

This is a highly connected area where 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home has surged to 36.0%, far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The area is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Professionals make up 35.6% of the workforce, with many employed in health care and education. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is about the same as the state average.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents have excellent access to services, with 95.1% living within a 15-minute walk of health services.