INLLEN Region

INLLEN operates in an area of Melbourne that is demographically, economically and culturally diverse, which comprises the municipalities of Darebin, Moreland and Yarra. More than 340,000 people reside in the region with around 30,000 young people 10 – 19 years of age calling the area home.

The region and its historical context

Historically this area was the centre of Melbourne’s manufacturing industry. The concentrated nature of industry within the region contributed to large numbers of post war migrants settling within its suburbs, resulting in a demographically diverse community across the INLLEN region.   The inner north experienced waves of migrants in the 1970’s, 1980’s and 90’s includes people from Asia, and the Middle East who have continued to settle within the three municipalities. More recently, there has been a major influx of refugees from Africa and different parts of the Middle East.

The Inner North particularly Darebin has one of the highest concentrations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people in Victoria. The area has a high concentration of public housing with associated issues of poverty and marginalization.  The Victorian Government has funded Neighborhood Renewal projects within the INLLEN catchment area to build community capital and improve outcomes for local residents.

Issues and characteristics of our region INLLEN_Environmental_Scan
•Non completion of Year 12 or its equivalent Certificate II
•High numbers of early school leavers, under 16 years of age
•Difficulty reengaging young people back into education, training
•Low levels of literacy and numeracy
•A high 20% youth unemployment rate
•Many young people are not job ready
•Large Indigenous / Koorie population 
•Diverse CALD communities
•Pockets of disadvantage, low income, and public housing across all 3 LGA areas
•Lower than state average uptake in apprenticeships and traineeships

Environmental Scans

INLLEN has undertaken enviromental scans of the region and can be viewed here. The scans provide an insight into the issues effecting young people in the INLLEN region. A localised Enviromental Scan of Darebin, Moreland and Yarra is also available and can be viewed here.