3332, VIC

The area is notably young, with a children's population well above the national figure and far fewer seniors than most other areas. While the typical resident is 38, the population has grown by 231 people since 2011.

People born overseas make up only 9.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Most residents have Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below both the Victorian and national averages.

A majority of residents—52.3%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has risen by 21 points since 2011.

Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with only 47.1% of residents having completed Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose 5.3 points since 2011.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,955 per week. Pay has risen since 2011, and 18.3% of households now earn $3,000 or more weekly.

The community is relatively healthy, with slightly fewer people needing help with daily activities than the national average. Asthma is the most common long-term health condition reported.

Unpaid care is very common here; 33% of people care for children and 16.1% provide other unpaid care, both of which are well above national levels.

Households are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Many of these are couples with children, who make up 64.8% of all families.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.5% of homes being detached. Nearly 88% of these homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and only 1.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. The drive time to the city is 73 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than in most other areas. Common industries include construction and health care, with many residents working in technicians and trades roles.

The area ranks very high for access to money and resources, placing it above 90% of similar areas, though it scores lower for education and job skills.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.