People in a de facto relationship

19.0% of people in Melbourne are in a de facto relationship — well above average, much higher than the typical suburb (12.3%). It ranks 1,660th of 12,433 suburbs nationally.

Among its neighbours it's higher than East Melbourne, Carlton (Vic.) and South Wharf, but lower than South Melbourne, Southbank and Richmond (Vic.).

The rate has climbed 4.2 points since 2011 (14.8% → 19.0%), outpacing the national rise of 2.0 points.