3355, VIC

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 24.6% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up 15.8% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of people born abroad has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the main language for 86.9% of the community, meaning only 6.5% use another language at home. This is far below the national average, though the figure has risen by 2.4 percentage points since 2011.

A large number of people here report having no religion, accounting for 47.4% of the population. This is well above the national figure and reflects a significant 21 percentage point increase since 2011.

The area has a lower rate of school completion than most, with only 39.7% finishing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.0%, which is far below the Victorian average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,062 a week. Only 8.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, although this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 15.3% have a mental health condition. Both figures are far above the state and national averages.

Unpaid care for others is more common here than in most areas, with 14.1% of people providing this support. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011 to 12.7%.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 37.5% of people live alone and 25.4% are in one-parent families. Both figures are far above the national average, contributing to a lower typical household size of 2.1 people.

Rental properties are much more common here than in the state average, with 39.8% of households renting. Detached houses are the most popular style, and typical weekly rents of $260 are well below the national figure.

While the area has a high number of public transport stops, only 1.0% of people use them to commute. Most people drive to work, and 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively mobile, with 36.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.6% of the population.

Job activity is much lower than in other areas, with only 48.0% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

The community is very safe, with only 8 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is very walkable, with 82.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. This is well above the state average, with most homes being very close to parks, groceries, and public transport.