Federal Electorate · Area profile
Gellibrand
146 km²
High weekly incomes and a large professional workforce define Gellibrand, where the typical family earns $2,422. This is a rapidly growing and noticeably younger community, with the typical resident aged 35 and a population that grew by 38% since 2011. It has become a major hub for overseas arrivals and university-qualified professionals, creating a diverse area where many homes are large and filled with children.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 23% of the population. Seniors are less common here than in the rest of the state, while the total population has climbed to 189,984 people.
Born overseas make up 41.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This diversity has risen sharply since 2011, with Indian and Chinese being the most common ancestries after English and Australian.
Language diversity is very high, as 40.6% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is a significant increase since 2011, and as a result, the proportion of people who speak little or no English has also risen.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; 32% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 38.4%, followed by Hinduism and Islam.
The community is highly qualified, with 36.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen significantly since 2011.
Weekly earnings are much higher than in most areas, with 30.5% of households earning $3,000 or more. The typical weekly personal income of $936 is also a little above the state and national figures.
Residents generally report better health than most other areas. Those with long-term health conditions are well below the national figure, and only 4.6% of people need help with daily activities.
Caring for children is very common, with 32.9% of people providing unpaid childcare. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas and has fallen since 2011.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. This is higher than the national figure and is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.9% of households.
Larger homes are the norm, as 82.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is a little more common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are higher than the national figure.
Working from home is very common at 32.8%, which is far above the national figure. While most people use cars, the area has a low number of public transport stops compared to its large population.
The area is seeing significant movement, with 44% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a larger share of the population than the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most other areas. Full-time employment is well above the national figure, with many residents working as professionals or managers.
The area is very walkable, with 95.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents also live within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries.