Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Delahey

4 km²

Delahey is characterised by somewhat fewer graduates than the norm, slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Delahey, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population8,077▼ -4.3%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +18.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.4%People aged 65 and over15.8%Children under 1516.0%People in a de facto relationship6.4%▲ +30.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Delahey, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (27%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)28.3%

Young adults (25–44)26.9%

Children (0–14)16.0%

Seniors (65+)15.8%

Youth (15–24)13.1%

Marital status

In Delahey, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).

Married47%
Never married35%
Divorced9%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Delahey, the largest group is Australia at 69%, followed by Vietnam (13%) and Philippines (7%).

Australia47.1%

Vietnam8.9%

Philippines5.0%

India3.6%

New Zealand1.2%

Italy0.8%

China0.8%

England0.6%

Nepal0.1%

South Africa0.1%

Ancestry

In Delahey, the largest group is Australian at 20%, followed by Vietnamese (19%) and English (17%).

Australian13.2%

Vietnamese12.6%

English11.2%

Chinese6.9%

Filipino6.4%

Italian5.1%

Indian3.6%

Greek2.7%

Irish2.3%

Scottish1.5%

Language

People using another language at home58.9%

Language used at home

In Delahey, the largest group is English only at 56%, followed by Vietnamese (22%) and Arabic (5%).

English only35.8%

Vietnamese14.0%

Arabic3.1%

Tagalog2.9%

Punjabi2.4%

Greek1.7%

Cantonese1.3%

Hindi1.1%

Italian1.1%

Mandarin1.0%

Religion

People with no religion19.3%

Religious affiliation

In Delahey, the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (21%) and Buddhism (11%).

Christianity55%
No religion21%
Buddhism11%
Islam8%
Other religions2%
Hinduism2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1256.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher15.6%

Highest year of school

In Delahey, the largest group is Year 12 at 60%, followed by Year 9 or below (20%) and Year 10 (11%).

Year 1256.4%

Year 9 or below18.5%

Year 1010.5%

Year 118.5%

Highest qualification level

In Delahey, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 37%, followed by Bachelor degree (32%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV29.6%

Bachelor degree25.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.6%

Postgraduate degree5.0%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.2%

Field of qualification

In Delahey, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Engineering & related (19%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce19.8%

Engineering & related16.0%

Society & culture11.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.7%

Health6.5%

Education6.3%

Architecture & building5.5%

Information technology4.3%

Natural & physical sciences2.9%

Creative arts2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$611▲ +39.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,486▲ +26.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,667▲ +34.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.5%

Household income distribution

In Delahey, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99930.7%

$650–$1,49928.5%

Under $65018.6%

$3,000–$3,9999.9%

$4,000 or more5.6%

Personal income distribution

In Delahey, the largest group is Under $650 at 52%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65048.4%

$650–$1,49933.2%

$1,500–$2,99911.0%

$3,000 or more0.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.7%People with a mental health condition6.8%People needing help with daily activities8.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Delahey, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (6%).

None65.5%

One condition17.6%

Two conditions5.8%

Three or more3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Delahey, the largest group is Asthma at 18%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Arthritis (16%).

Asthma8.7%

Other condition8.1%

Arthritis7.7%

Diabetes7.4%

Mental health6.8%

Heart disease3.8%

Cancer1.8%

Lung condition1.4%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers5.7%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid22.0%People who served in the Defence Force0.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -9.7%since 2011 One-parent families19.2%People living alone21.4%▲ +39.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Delahey, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (19%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children20%
One-parent families19%
Other families1%

Household size

In Delahey, the largest group is 2 people at 27%, followed by 1 person (21%) and 3 people (20%).

2 people26.9%

1 person21.4%

3 people20.0%

4 people18.0%

5 people9.1%

6 or more5.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +29.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting22.7%Homes owned outright35.2%Separate (detached) houses76.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms89.9%▼ -2.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Delahey, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (23%).

Owned with a mortgage39%
Owned outright36%
Rented23%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Delahey, the largest group is Separate house at 76%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (20%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

Separate house76%
Townhouse / semi-detached20%
Flat or apartment4%

Bedrooms per home

In Delahey, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 66%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (4%).

3 bedrooms64.5%

4 bedrooms22.7%

2 bedrooms4.3%

1 bedroom4.0%

5 or more2.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Delahey, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (30%) and Under $200 (18%).

$350–$54947.3%

$200–$34928.5%

Under $20017.1%

$750 or more1.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Delahey, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and Under $1,000 (22%).

$1,000–$1,79936.9%

$1,800–$2,99927.5%

Under $1,00020.3%

$3,000 or more6.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.9%▲ +19.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Delahey, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 36%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles36.2%

1 vehicle32.9%

3 vehicles15.5%

4 or more9.7%

No vehicle5.9%

How people get to work

In Delahey, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)61.3%

Worked at home14.5%

Car (passenger)5.5%

Train2.4%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.3%

Walked0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.7%Recent arrivals from overseas6.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.8%Labour-force participation58.1%Employed full-time58.5%

Industries people work in

In Delahey, the largest group is Retail trade at 12%, followed by Manufacturing (12%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Retail trade11.5%

Manufacturing11.3%

Health care & social assistance10.7%

Transport & warehousing10.2%

Construction9.0%

Education & training5.9%

Accommodation & food5.9%

Public administration & safety4.7%

Professional & technical4.3%

Other services4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Delahey, the largest group is Clerical & administrative at 15%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (15%) and Labourers (15%).

Clerical & administrative14.6%

Machinery operators & drivers14.4%

Labourers14.3%

Technicians & trades14.0%

Professionals12.5%

Community & personal service10.6%

Sales workers10.6%

Managers7.0%

Areas within Delahey

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Nearby areas

Kings Park (Vic.)Sydenham Burnside Heights Taylors Lakes Taylors Hill St Albans - North Keilor Downs Burnside

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