3435, VIC

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with 18.7% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 5.1 points since 2011. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the state or national averages. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A large number of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 24 points since 2011 and is now well above the national average.

More adults here have a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the Victorian average. Year 12 completion rose 13 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are higher than most similar areas and have risen by $675 since 2011. This growth is seen in the 22.8% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.

About 29.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health, asthma, and arthritis are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, and a higher than usual number of people provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

Family homes are the norm, with 58.6% being couples with children. This helps explain why the number of people living alone is much lower than the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 99% of homes being detached. Large homes are very common, as 87% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Car reliance is very high, with only 1.3% of homes having no motor vehicle. Public transport use is low, and the typical walk to a stop takes 53 minutes.

Around 34.8% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common than in most other areas.

The unemployment rate is much lower than most similar areas. Many people work in construction, health, or education.

This is a high-advantage area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources and the top 30% for overall advantage.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Residents have far less access to health services, groceries, and parks within a 15-minute walk compared to the state average.