3340, VIC

Children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. This helps explain why the typical resident is only 37, making the community a little younger than both the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. Those from overseas often have English, Indian, or New Zealand roots.

English is the main language for 85.8% of people, though the number of people using another language at home has risen to 9.6% since 2011. This is still far below the Victorian average.

A high number of people report having no religion, at 45.8%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 19 percentage points since 2011.

While a higher number of residents completed Year 12 compared to similar areas, 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average.

Typical family and household incomes are higher than most similar areas and sit just above the national figures. Weekly family income typically stands at $2,152.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly mental health issues, which affect 10.7% of the population.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 30.6% of people providing this support, which is well above the national average. However, the volunteer rate has fallen since 2011 to 12.5%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.7% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.3% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 87.6% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Most people rely on cars, with 59.3% driving to work and very few using public transport. Working from home has become much more common, rising to 18.9% since 2011.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.3% of residents moving house in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to similar areas, with a strong presence in construction, healthcare, and education.

The community generally has better access to money and resources than 70% of similar areas, resulting in an overall advantage score slightly below the national average.

Walkability is lower than the state average, as many homes are far from schools and health services. While most people live near a park, only 54.3% of homes have a full 15-minute-city walkshed.