3380, VIC

The community is notably older, as 26.1% of people are aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.4% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the share of people born overseas has risen to 11.0% since 2011. This remains far below the Victorian and national averages.

While 83.6% of people speak only English, the use of other languages at home has risen to 7.8% since 2011. About 1.7% of residents speak little or no English, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

A large number of residents report no religion at 45.9%, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,127. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health needs are high, with 36.4% of people living with a long-term condition and 7.6% requiring help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure at 16.2%. While unpaid care for children has fallen, 13.6% of people provide other forms of unpaid care.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 35.4%, which is well above the national average. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.2 people.

Housing is largely detached, with 90.2% of homes being separate houses. Ownership is high, as 44.5% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $210.

Public transport use for commuting is very low at 0.2%, and only 7.3% of people work from home. However, most homes are within 10 minutes of a stop.

Recent arrivals from overseas have increased significantly, with 28.1% of the population arriving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Only 52.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or manufacturing.

The area scores very low for overall advantage and job skills, ranking below 80% to 90% of similar areas.

Recorded offences are low, with 16 per 100,000 people, which is lower than in most areas.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.1. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or public transport.