3453, VIC

This is a far older community than the national average, with a typical age of 49 and a senior population that has risen 8.5 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.3% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.2% of people born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the Victorian average, and it has fallen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community. Only 2.0% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 57.8%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number of non-religious residents rose 22 points since 2011.

The community has seen a rise in higher education, with 25.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While Year 12 completion is well below the national average at 49.6%, it has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,594, which is a little below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen 15 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 34.5%, with arthritis and mental health being the most common. Mental health conditions specifically are much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 30.8% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also well above the national figure at 22.1%, though this has fallen since 2011.

Family homes are common, with 51.2% being couples with children. The area has a lower proportion of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 99.9% of all dwellings. Home ownership is very strong, with 46.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. This reliance is reflected in the fact that only 1.6% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the state average.

Full-time employment is well below the national figure at 49.4%, though the unemployment rate is much lower than most similar areas at 2.8%. Health care and construction are the main industries.

The area ranks quite well in terms of advantage, with an overall score that is larger than about 65% of similar areas. This is supported by strong access to money and resources.

The area is considered car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.6. Very few residents can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes, and the walk to the nearest transport stop is much longer than in most areas.