3242, VIC

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown significantly, rising by 7.1 percentage points since 2011, while children under 15 make up 20.1% of the community.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83% born here and only 10.1% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, as just 1.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Nearly 60% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average that has climbed 27 percentage points since 2011.

The area has seen a rise in higher education, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, up 11 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $1,914, which is a little below the national figure. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $593 to reach $1,521 per week.

People needing help with daily activities are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 3.7%. About 29.2% of residents live with a long-term health condition, most often arthritis.

Volunteerism is very high, with 29.6% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.4% of people providing support to others.

Most households consist of couples with children (59%) or couples without children (32.1%), while 28.9% of people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 42.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is uncommon, with only 15.2% of households renting.

Cars are essential here, as only 1.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 20.4% of people work from home, the drive time to the city is high at 84 minutes.

The area has become more mobile, with 36.1% of residents moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.

Unemployment is very low at 1.9%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work as managers or professionals, and 16.8% are employed in health care and social assistance.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking better than about 80% of similar areas for its access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is only somewhat walkable with a score of 4.7, which is well below the state average. Only about half of the homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.