3432, VIC

The area is much older than the state and national averages, with 20.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, a figure that fell 5.2 percentage points since 2016.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 9.2%. English and Irish ancestries are common following Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of the community. Only 5.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

About 42.7% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose by 18 percentage points since 2016. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 44.9%.

Higher education is more common here than in most similar areas, with 19.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Nearly half of the population has completed Year 12, an 11 point increase since 2016.

Typical weekly family income is $2,374, which is a little above the national figure. Around 23.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most areas.

Residents report fewer health issues than is typical, with only 22.7% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is common here; 18.2% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the older age of the population.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.7 people per dwelling. Only 13.2% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 48.5% are owned outright. This is far above the national rate of 31.0%, though typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,000 are much higher than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is very popular, accounting for 35.8% of the workforce.

The community is very stable, with only 19.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the 40.7% seen across Australia.

About 62.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. Common industries include agriculture, transport, and healthcare.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking higher than 80% of all areas for overall advantage. Access to money and resources is particularly strong, placing it above 90% of similar areas.

Walkability is very low, as 0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks. Most residents must drive to access basic amenities.