3233, VIC

The area is much older than most, with 31.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the population, well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 18.1% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. While this is higher than in many similar areas, it remains well below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 81.5% of residents, though the proportion of people using another language at home rose to 8.6% by 2021. This is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents—52.9%—now report having no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%. This represents a significant rise of 19 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are relatively high, with 24.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The number of people who completed Year 12 also rose by 12 percentage points since 2011 to reach 53.4%.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than the national figure, sitting at $1,172 compared to $1,746. Only 11.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28% of residents, which is about the same as the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 9.9% of the population.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.3% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 27.4% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Small households are the norm, with just 2.0 people per home and a high proportion of people living alone at 36.2%. This is far above the national average of 25.6%.

Home ownership is very high, with 48.7% of homes owned outright, far exceeding the national average of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, which make up 85.8% of all dwellings.

Getting around is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. The drive time to the city is 141 minutes, among the highest for similar areas.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.4% of the population, though this has fallen since 2011.

The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 52.2% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is far below the national average at 41.7%.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other regions. While education and job skills are better than in 60% of similar areas, access to money and resources is lower than in about 70% of areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, and 48.6% of homes are far from a 15-minute-city walkshed. Many residents lack easy access to essential services, with only 41.7% living within a 15-minute walk of a school.