3446, VIC

The population is far older than the state and national average, and it has aged further since 2011. De facto relationships are very common here, well above the national figure, while children under 15 make up 17.6% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.9% of the population, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Only 4.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A striking 60.4% of residents report no religion, which is far above the national figure and represents a rise of 24 points since 2011.

This is a highly educated area where 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. The number of people who completed Year 12 has also risen 16 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,614, slightly below the national figure. While most earn a moderate amount, 12% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 13.2% of residents, which is well above the national average. However, the area has a lower proportion of people needing help with daily activities than most other areas.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with much higher rates of childcare and housework than the state average. Volunteers also make up 20.5% of the population, though this is down from 2011.

Family life varies, with 57.4% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, making up only 7.8% of households.

Separate houses are the only real option here, making up 98.8% of dwellings. Renting is very rare at 9.4%, while 41.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and 98.1% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Conversely, 30.1% of the workforce now works from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 34.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also uncommon at 4.2%.

Professional and manager roles are common, though full-time employment at 51.4% is much lower than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, about the same as the national figure.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar places overall. It scores particularly well for access to resources and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from basic services, with only 34.8% within a 15-minute walk of a school.