In the City of Boroondara 18.6% of the population reported doing some form of voluntary work in 2021. This was a greater proportion than Greater Melbourne.
The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors impacting on the level of volunteering in the City of Boroondara include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Volunteer numbers for the 2021 Census declined in many parts of Australia due to lockdowns and COVID-19 distancing measures.
'In the last twelve months did the person spend any time doing voluntary work through an organisation or group?'
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in the City of Boroondara in 2021 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there was a higher proportion of people who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, 18.6% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 12.1% for Greater Melbourne.
The number of volunteers in City of Boroondara decreased by 9,731 people between 2016 and 2021.