3235, VIC

The area is significantly older than the national figure, with seniors making up 19.4% of the population. While the number of children has fallen slightly since 2011, there is a notably high rate of people in de facto relationships at 22.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 14.2% of the community, which is far below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 4.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 60.2%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This level of education is much higher than in most similar areas and has risen significantly over the last decade.

Typical incomes are higher than in most areas, with the usual weekly household income at $1,694. This financial strength is reflected in the 11.5% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents report much better health than most areas, with only 23.7% having a long-term health condition. The rate of people needing help with daily activities is also much lower than the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 29.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, as 16% of residents provide unpaid care for others.

Family life is typical for the region, with 46.3% of homes being couples with children. However, far fewer people live alone here compared to the rest of Victoria.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 100% of homes being separate dwellings. Home ownership is very strong, as 49.1% of homes are owned outright, and rent is much lower than the national average at $200 a week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning a motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. A high 34.1% of the workforce works from home.

The community is stable, with only 29% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

While the unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%, full-time employment is far below the state average. Many residents work in health care, agriculture, or construction.

The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage, with very high scores for access to resources and job skills.

The environment is very car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 1.0. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or public transport.