Leopold

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.1% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 13.1% of residents were born overseas. This overseas-born figure is higher than in most similar areas, but far below the state and national averages.

English is the main language for 89.7% of the community. While 6.5% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45.9% of the population. This is well above the national figure and represents a 20 point increase since 2011.

The area has seen a boost in qualifications since 2011, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 17.2%. Similarly, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose by 22 points to reach 50.7%.

Typical weekly family incomes have risen by $1,043 since 2011 to reach $1,969. This is about the same as the national figure, though typical household incomes are higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state average, with 33.8% of people affected. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent at 12.0%, which is well above the national figure.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas, including 28.9% who care for children. However, the proportion of residents who volunteer has fallen slightly to 13.0%.

Families with children are common, making up 57% of households. This helps explain why the average home holds 2.5 people, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 92.9% of homes being separate dwellings. Large homes are the norm, as 89.6% of houses have three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential here, with 65.3% of workers driving to work and only 2.5% of homes having no motor vehicle. Working from home has grown significantly, rising 12 points since 2011 to 14.1%.

About 34.6% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.4% of the population.

The local workforce is active, with 63.2% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 99.5% are near public transport. However, overall walkability is lower than the state average, as many homes are far from schools and groceries.