3374, VIC

The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.4% of the population, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011, while children under 15 have fallen to just 11.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 9.2% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 44.9% and 41.6% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with 89.4% of people using it only at home. Only 4.0% of residents use another language, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

Nearly half the population (47.3%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are below the state average, with 43.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 15.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is served by very small government primary schools.

Typical weekly household income is $1,474, which is a little below the national figure. However, there has been a notable increase in higher earners, with the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week rising to 11.6% since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.2% of the population. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 19.1% of residents.

The community is active, with 21.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 6.1%.

Homes are typically small, with only 2.2 people per household. This is driven by a high number of people living alone (34.1%), a figure that is well above the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 47.8% of homes owned outright, and rental rates are far below the national average at just 9.3%.

Car use is essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. While there are several bus routes and stops available, the typical walk to the nearest stop takes 35 minutes.

The area has seen less movement than other regions, with only 29.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals fell significantly to 10.3% since 2011.

About 57.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.

The area sits around the middle of other similar regions for overall advantage, with a score of 6 out of 10.

The area is only somewhat walkable, and no one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services. However, 75.4% of homes are within a short walk of a park.