3236, VIC

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 52. This shift has grown since 2011, and now 27.2% of people are seniors, while children under 15 make up only 14.4%.

Most of the community was born in Australia (70.8%), with English and Australian being the most common ancestries. The 11.7% born overseas is far below the Victorian and national figures.

English is the primary language for 82.1% of residents. Only 3.9% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of people have no religion (56.4%), a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Half of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average of 61.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas; the typical household earns $1,091 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents report fewer mental health conditions (4.3%) and long-term health issues (23.3%) than most other areas. About 5.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 34.2% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also high at 17.6%.

Homes are typically small, with 2.1 people per house. One-parent families make up 25% of households, which is far above the state average of 13.3%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.9%), and nearly half (49%) are owned outright. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, at only 13.5%.

The community is very car-reliant, with no one commuting by public transport. However, working from home has become much more common, now reaching 29.7% of the workforce.

The population is stable, as the 27.3% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 54.5% of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is far below the state average at 39%. Many residents work in health care, manufacturing, or professional roles.

The area is rated highly for education and job skills, sitting in the top 10% of similar areas, though its overall advantage score is around the middle of the pack.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.6. While there are several parks and food spots within walking distance, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.