3305, VIC

The community is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 47 and seniors making up 24.3% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.9% of the population, which is a little above the Victorian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 9.0% born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for over 85% of the population.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half the population (49.0%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has seen a significant increase, rising 21 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 36.7% of residents completing Year 12. Just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average of 29.2%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,248. Only 11.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the Victorian average.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is relatively common at 18.1%, well above the national figure. About 14.0% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the state average.

Homes tend to be smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. There is a high proportion of people living alone (30.6%) and one-parent families (15.4%), both of which are higher than most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.3% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 42.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.1% of people commuting by public transport. Very few people work from home (7.3%), which is far below the state average.

About 36.3% of people moved in the last five years, a rate higher than most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (54.5%) compared to the state average of 62.4%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and social assistance and manufacturing.

The area faces significant disadvantages, ranking in the bottom 20% for overall advantage and job skills. This is consistent with the lower typical incomes and education levels seen across the community.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 29.5% of homes have easy walking access to local amenities, and just 40.5% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.