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Brunswick (Northern Metropolitan)
16 km²
Walking is the primary way to get around Brunswick, where every single home is within 15 minutes of a park, school, and public transport. This is a young and highly educated community, with a typical resident aged 34 and over half of adults holding a university degree. The area is marked by a distinct shift toward secularism and a high number of renters, creating a dynamic urban environment where many people live alone or in de facto relationships.
Brunswick (Northern Metropolitan)'s schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The population is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with only 12% of residents being children and 11.8% being seniors. De facto relationships are very common here, well above the national figure.
About 30% of the community was born overseas, which is about the same as the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while Italy is the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.
People using a language other than English at home are more common here than in most areas, at 26.1%. Italian, Greek, and Arabic are the most spoken languages after English.
A huge majority of residents—56.6%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen 11 points since 2016.
This is a highly qualified area where 51.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.
Incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,062. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 11 points since 2016.
Mental health conditions are reported here at a rate well above the state and national average, at 13.9%. This contributes to a higher overall rate of long-term health conditions compared to most areas.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though it has fallen since 2016. Fewer people spend time on unpaid housework or caring for children compared to the state average.
The area is defined by smaller living arrangements, with a high number of people living alone and a typical household size of 2.2 people, which is much lower than most areas.
Renting is very common, with 46.5% of households renting and weekly rents averaging $411. The area has far fewer large homes, with only 42.7% having three or more bedrooms.
Many residents forgo cars, and 17.6% of homes have no vehicle. Working from home is incredibly common, with 42.1% of the workforce doing so, a massive increase from 4% in 2016.
The community is very mobile, with 50.5% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Working or looking for work is far more common here than in the rest of the state. Professionals in technical, health, and education roles make up the bulk of the workforce.
Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 9.2. Almost every resident has health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk.