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Keysborough (South-Eastern Metropolitan)
47 km²
A large residential hub in Melbourne's south-east, Keysborough is a diverse community where over half the population was born overseas. It is a place of large family homes and a young typical age of 37, which is lower than the state and national figures. The area is very walkable, with most residents living within a short stroll of parks, schools and groceries. This blend of multiculturalism and family-oriented living is reflected in its high number of large households.
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The population has grown by 8.3% since 2016 to 75,941 people. It is a relatively young community, with a typical age of 37, though the proportion of seniors has risen to 16.0% since 2016.
Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 53.4% of residents born abroad, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, Vietnamese and Australian.
The area is linguistically diverse, as 58.4% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the 22.3% national average. About 15.4% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is higher than in most similar areas, with only 25.6% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
More residents have completed Year 12 compared to most areas. While 22.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher—well below the state average—this figure has risen 4.5 points since 2016.
Typical household income is $1,737 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, typical personal income is $675, which is much lower than in most areas.
Residents here report fewer long-term health conditions (22.5%) and lower rates of mental health conditions (5.2%) than both the state and national averages.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level at 8.1%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1% and has fallen since 2016.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is a family-focused area where 64.2% of households consist of couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 81.9% of homes being detached. Large homes are common, as 83.6% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.
Most people drive to work, and 17.6% work from home, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2016. Only 2.5% of residents commute using public transport.
The community is relatively stable, as 34.0% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 60.5%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 87.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed' and 95.9% within a 10-minute walk of public transport.