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Malvern East

8 km²

Malvern East is characterised by a large population and household incomes well above most areas.

It also has a largely renting community and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Malvern East, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population22,296▲ +11.1%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +5.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.3%People aged 65 and over17.1%Children under 1515.9%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Malvern East, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)27.3%

Older adults (45–64)25.2%

Seniors (65+)17.1%

Children (0–14)15.9%

Youth (15–24)14.4%

Marital status

In Malvern East, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (40%) and Divorced (6%).

Married47%
Never married40%
Divorced6%
Widowed5%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Malvern East, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by China (6%) and India (4%).

Australia67.5%

China5.2%

India3.3%

England2.5%

New Zealand1.2%

Vietnam0.8%

Italy0.8%

South Africa0.7%

Philippines0.6%

Nepal0.3%

Language

People using another language at home25.4%

Language used at home

In Malvern East, the largest group is English only at 81%, followed by Mandarin (7%) and Greek (6%).

English only71.4%

Mandarin6.0%

Greek5.0%

Cantonese1.7%

Italian1.1%

Vietnamese1.0%

Hindi0.9%

Tagalog0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion40.0%

Religious affiliation

In Malvern East, the largest group is Christianity at 48%, followed by No religion (42%) and Hinduism (3%).

Christianity48%
No religion42%
Hinduism3%
Judaism3%
Buddhism3%
Islam1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1281.0%

Highest year of school

In Malvern East, the largest group is Year 12 at 84%, followed by Year 11 (6%) and Year 10 (5%).

Year 1281.0%

Year 115.8%

Year 104.7%

Year 9 or below4.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,060▲ +50.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,383▲ +39.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,288▲ +35.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week24.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week38.8%

Household income distribution

In Malvern East, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 30%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$4,000 or more28.7%

$1,500–$2,99925.3%

$650–$1,49918.2%

Under $65012.4%

$3,000–$3,99910.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.4%People with a mental health condition7.2%People needing help with daily activities4.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Malvern East, the largest group is Other condition at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Other condition8.0%

Asthma7.3%

Mental health7.2%

Arthritis6.1%

Heart disease3.4%

Cancer3.2%

Diabetes3.1%

Dementia1.1%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.5%People providing unpaid care13.4%People caring for children unpaid25.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families9.2%

Family composition

In Malvern East, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children65%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$421▲ +20.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,944▲ +22.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting30.9%Homes owned outright35.6%Separate (detached) houses53.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Malvern East, the largest group is Owned outright at 36%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (31%).

Owned outright36%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Rented31%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Malvern East, the largest group is Separate house at 53%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (24%) and Flat or apartment (21%).

Separate house53%
Townhouse / semi-detached24%
Flat or apartment21%
Other dwelling2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Malvern East, the largest group is Worked at home at 48%, followed by Car (driver) (41%) and Train (4%).

Worked at home40.7%

Car (driver)34.8%

Train3.7%

Car (passenger)2.1%

Walked2.1%

Bicycle0.8%

Bus0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.1%Labour-force participation67.1%Employed full-time59.9%

Industries people work in

In Malvern East, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Professional & technical (15%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance14.8%

Professional & technical14.3%

Education & training9.9%

Retail trade9.6%

Finance & insurance7.6%

Accommodation & food6.6%

Construction5.8%

Manufacturing4.3%

Public administration & safety4.3%

Administrative & support3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Malvern East, the largest group is Professionals at 38%, followed by Managers (19%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals37.5%

Managers19.0%

Clerical & administrative12.1%

Community & personal service8.8%

Sales workers8.2%

Technicians & trades6.6%

Labourers4.3%

Machinery operators & drivers1.8%

Nearby areas

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