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Preston is a vibrant suburb with a strong community feel.

Diversity Levels in Preston (Vic.)
The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023
Field Value VS Melbourne Trend
Median age
37 Bottom 21% 1% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)
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Net overseas migration (LGA)
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Australian Aboriginal
0.9% Bottom 48% 375% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents
48.9% Top 6% 10% to Dec 2021
Quality of Life in Preston (Vic.)
Full Preston (Vic.) Liveability Report
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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045
Field Value VS Melbourne Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index
58 Top 2% Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)
77 Bottom 5% Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score
79.0 Top 14% Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score
31.0 Bottom 20% Data for May 2023
Physical Health
99.8% Top 1% Data for May 2023
Routine disruption post COVID (LGA)
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Conservatism in Preston (Vic.)
The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023
Field Value VS Melbourne Trend
% Religious
50.0% Bottom 34% Data for May 2023
Intact families
93.8% Top 25% 0 to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)
21.6% Bottom 2% Data for Dec 2022
Convenience Score in Preston (Vic.)
Preston (Vic.) Amenities Map
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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN, GEOSERVER and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045
Field Value VS Melbourne Trend
Public transport commuters
3.0% Top 4% 38% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household
1.4 Bottom 19% 2% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters
2.5% Top 2% 5% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city
9 km Bottom 14% Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters
2.4% Top 40% 26% to Dec 2021
Hip Score in Preston (Vic.)
Preston (Vic.) Hip Score & Guide
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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023
Field Value VS Melbourne Trend
No religion
49.6% Top 37% 79% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates
8.6% Top 7% 127% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics
54.0% Top 13% 3% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)
67.7% Top 1% Data for Dec 2022
Visitors
0.1% Top 20% 3% to Jan 2021
Community Score in Preston (Vic.)
Preston (Vic.) Community Report
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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023
Field Value VS Melbourne Trend
Community support (LGA)
94.9% Top 42% Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers
24.9% Bottom 29% 23% to Jan 2021
Family Score in Preston (Vic.)
Preston (Vic.) School and Park Map
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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023
Field Value VS Melbourne Trend
Average childcare centre rating
48 Bottom 21% Data for Dec 2022
Total childcare places
1100 Top 5% Data for Dec 2022
Total children in preschool (LGA)
1850 Top 10% 12% to Dec 2020
Child protection investigations (LGA)
14.9 Bottom 25% Data for Dec 2016
Family households
62.0% Bottom 27% 7% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers
4.4% Top 38% 26% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)
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Venues and Restaurants (24)
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