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Oakleigh (Southern Metropolitan)
27 km²
Much higher rates of university qualifications and high incomes set Oakleigh (Southern Metropolitan) apart from most similar areas. It is a diverse and professional community where nearly half the population was born overseas, and many residents hold advanced degrees. The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a high proportion of young adults. This combination of a well-educated workforce and a global population makes it a distinct hub within Melbourne's southeast.
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The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2016 to 73,129 people, with young adults aged 25 to 44 making up the largest group at 34.6%.
International roots are very common here, with 44.0% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Multilingualism is a key feature, as 43.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Greek are the most common non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is varied, with 38.9% of people identifying as Christian and 38.1% reporting no religion. Hinduism is the next most common faith at 7.1%.
The area is highly qualified, with 44.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of education is reflected in the fact that 76.7% of residents completed Year 12.
Weekly earnings are strong, with a typical family income of $2,408, which is a little above the national figure. High-earners are common, as 15.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
Residents generally report good health, with 23.4% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid care roles are less common here than in most areas, with only 22.1% of people caring for children unpaid. Volunteering has fallen since 2016 to 13.3%.
Living arrangements vary, with 29.1% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. While 58.1% of households are couples with children, the typical home contains 2.4 people.
Rental properties are very common at 39.5%, far above the national figure of 30.6%. This shift is reflected in the housing stock, where separate houses are much less common than in most other areas.
Working from home has surged to 34.3% since 2016, a figure far above the national average. The area is also well-served by public transport, with 10.9% of homes having no motor vehicle.
The community is highly mobile, with 47.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 25.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure.
More people here are working or looking for work (66.3%) than in most similar areas. Professional roles are the most common, making up 33.8% of occupations.
The area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, and parks.