3342, VIC

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 19.9% of the population, a figure that rose 3.6 points since 2011, while children under 15 account for 18.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 12.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The strongest ancestry groups are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, used by 91.7% of the community. Very few people speak another language at home (3.8%), a figure far below the 22.3% national average.

A significant 47.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a sharp increase of 23 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national figures, with 45.5% having completed Year 12 and 16.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, both figures have risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,612, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly family income has risen by $748 since 2011, and 10.4% of people now earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.6% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national average, and 7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a key feature of the community, with 15.6% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 16.1% of the population, though this fell 6.5 points since 2011.

Families with children make up 56.3% of households, and the area has a slightly higher number of people per home (2.5) than most similar areas.

Separate houses are the norm here, making up 94.3% of all dwellings, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 84.8% having three or more bedrooms, and only 16.6% of households are renting.

Driving is the primary way to get around, as only 1.3% of people commute by public transport. Working from home has become much more common, rising 14 points since 2011 to 19.5%.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare at 3.4%, far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 60.6%, and the unemployment rate of 3.7% is lower than the national figure. Construction is the most common industry for local workers.

The area is moderately advantaged, scoring 6 out of 10 for overall advantage, which is higher than about 60% of similar areas. Access to money and resources is particularly strong at 7 out of 10.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.0, well below the state average. This is reflected in the fact that only 49% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.