3447, VIC

The population has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 52 and those aged 65 and over making up 21.8% of the community. This shift is mirrored by a sharp drop in children under 15, who now make up only 12.0% of the area.

English ancestry is the most common at 45.2%, followed by Australian and Scottish. Only 13.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with 87.2% speaking it only. Very few people use another language at home (3.1%), and no one reported speaking little or no English.

A large majority of the community—58.8%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 20 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a notable increase from 2011, and the community has a high rate of Year 12 completion at 57.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,468, which is a little below the national figure. While personal incomes are also slightly lower than average, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen sharply since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 38.2% of people, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also reported at a much higher rate than usual.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 21.3% of people pitching in. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework, though the number of people caring for children has fallen since 2011.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.3 people. This is consistent with the older age of the population and the fact that 26.4% of people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 49.0% are owned outright. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 2.9% of households.

Cars are essential for daily life, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and almost every home has at least one vehicle. Working from home is relatively common, accounting for 23.7% of workers.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.2% of the population.

The number of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas at 55.4%. Health care and construction are the most common industries for those employed.

The area scores highly for overall advantage, particularly in education and job skills, placing it above about 80% of similar areas.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score of 1.3. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.