3444, VIC

Residents here are far older than the state and national average, with a significant rise in the number of seniors since 2011. The population grew by 19% over the last decade, and there is a higher-than-usual proportion of people in de facto relationships.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 14.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.7% of the community. Only 5.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 49.3%. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 22 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, there has been a notable increase in both university degrees and Year 12 completion rates.

Typical weekly family incomes are about the same as the national figure at $2,083. There has been a significant increase in wealth since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising by 16 percentage points.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health and arthritis are the most reported conditions, and 10.8% of residents have a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is higher than the state average at 20.5%, though this has fallen since 2011. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework and providing care than people in most other areas.

Family structures are typical for the region, with 54.1% of homes consisting of couples with children. About 26.6% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 42.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state, at just 17.7%.

Most people rely on cars, and very few use public transport to commute. However, 27.0% of the workforce now works from home, a significant increase of 19 percentage points since 2011.

About 34.9% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas have increased slightly since 2011 to 10.2%.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, and the proportion of adults working or looking for work is also slightly below the state average. The unemployment rate is low at 3.4%.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks particularly well for education and job skills, placing it above 80% of similar areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.2. Residents are far less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services compared to the state average.