3358, VIC

The population is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 26.1% of residents. This shift is reflected in the high number of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than both Victoria and Australia. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.6% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, the figure remains far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents—53.2%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure.

About 60% of residents completed Year 12, and those with a bachelor degree or higher are more common here than in most similar areas, though still well below the state average.

Typical weekly household and personal incomes are a little above the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state and national averages.

While fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas, there is a higher rate of mental health conditions than the state and national averages.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 37.7% of people providing this care—a figure far above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and the fact that far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 98.4% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Very few homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents are about the same as the national average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0.5% of homes having no vehicle—much lower than the state average. Public transport use is very low, and no one commutes by train.

This is a highly mobile area, as over 65% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well above the national figure.

The workforce is very active, with 76.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. The unemployment rate is a little below the national figure.

This area is generally more advantaged than most similar areas, particularly in terms of access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone lives near a park, very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.