3460, VIC

Residents are far older than those in most other areas, with a typical age of 55. This is a community where seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.9% of the population, a figure that has risen nearly 10 points since 2011.

English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are most common here. About 18.9% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 83.6% of the community. Another language is used in 8.9% of homes, which is higher than most similar areas, although this remains far below the national figure.

A majority of residents have no religion, accounting for 53.4% of the population. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 18 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also risen by 10 points over the last decade to reach 56.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,183, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While these figures are lower than most areas, typical personal income has risen by $252 since 2011 to reach $714 per week.

Health needs are higher than usual here, with 35.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.5% of people pitching in. Conversely, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the state average.

Living alone is very common, with 40.5% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure. This helps explain why the area has among the lowest number of people per home at just 1.9.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent is $331.

The community relies heavily on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home has become much more common, rising by 19 points since 2011 to reach 26.8%.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.2% of the community.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 49.5%. Many residents work in accommodation and food services, or health care and social assistance.

The area is ranked as having high education and job skills, placing it above 80% of similar areas. However, its access to money and resources is lower, sitting below 70% of other areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. The terrain is also steeper than the Victorian average.