Indigo

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.7% of the population, a figure that rose 6.4 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (8.6%) than the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of people, and the proportion of those using another language at home is far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population (47.7%) reports having no religion, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Education levels are rising, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing to 21.8% since 2011. The area also has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,511, which is higher than most similar areas, though slightly below the state and national figures. Income levels have risen steadily since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.6% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

This is a highly active community, with 23.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. It also has a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and those who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 1.6% of the population. This group has a much lower unemployment rate (5.8%) compared to both the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, making up 54% of households. The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Detached houses are the norm for 94.5% of residents, and 43.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Car travel is dominant, with 61.2% of workers driving and only 0.1% using public transport. Very few homes (2.7%) are without a motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most areas.

The unemployment rate is very low at 2.5%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or manufacturing.

Indigo is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the Victorian figure and minimum temperatures that are among the lowest in the state.

Crime rates are among the lowest at this level, particularly for drug offences and motor vehicle theft.

While there are many parks within walking distance, the area is generally less walkable than the state average, with far fewer homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport or health services.