Nillumbik

The community is noticeably older than the rest of Victoria, with a typical resident aged 42. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011, children under 15 still make up 18.5% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.4% were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.7% of the area. While 9.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 50.1%, which is far above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 18 points since 2011.

Nillumbik is highly qualified, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 67.2% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above the national average.

Household incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical weekly family income of $2,772. This wealth is reflected in the 37.9% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy; only 4.0% need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 27.5% of the population.

Unpaid care is common here, with 31.8% of people caring for children and 15.8% providing other forms of unpaid care, both among the highest figures for similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.6% of the population, but they have a high Year 12 completion rate of 57.0% and a low unemployment rate of 4.5%.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 68.1% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The landscape is dominated by detached houses, which make up 93.5% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 40.9% of homes owned outright and only 8.9% of the market being rented.

Cars are essential for most, as only 1.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is linked to the fact that very few people use public transport for their daily commute.

The population is very stable, with only 26.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work. The most common industries are construction, health, and education.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the state, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

Nillumbik is wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall of 871mm and a typical maximum temperature of 20.1 degrees.

Crime rates are very low across the board, with the area ranking among the lowest for recorded offences, drug offences, and motor vehicle theft.

While there are many parks within walking distance, the area is less walkable than most of Victoria due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby groceries and health services.