3500, VIC

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.5% of the population, which is well above the 1.0% seen in Victoria. The area is a little older than the national typical age of 38, while seniors aged 65 and over represent 19.8% of residents.

People born overseas make up 17.2% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. However, this is still far below the 30.0% seen across Victoria.

Language diversity is high, with 16.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, and 4.6% of residents speak little or no English.

Religion is less common here, as those with no religion rose to 41.8% by 2021. This is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 13.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 41.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the 58.8% across Australia.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with families usually earning $1,635 a week. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national rate of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here; 31.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering has fallen to 12.0% since 2011, which is much lower than most similar areas. Unpaid care for children and housework is also lower than the state average.

Single-parent families are very common at 20.4%, which is well above the 14.1% national figure. Additionally, 31.0% of people live alone, a rate well above the Australian average.

Renters make up 36.7% of households, which is well above the national figure. While separate houses are common, typical weekly rents are well below the national average at $280.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.4% commute by public transport. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops, and 89.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.

The area sees significant movement, with 41.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are very high at 27.6%, far above the national rate of 14.5%.

Unemployment is much higher than most similar areas at 5.9%. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage and access to resources. It is less advantaged than about 80% of similar areas across the country.

Crime is very rare, with recorded offences and theft rates among the lowest at this level.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.2. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport, though access to health services is far below the state average.