3521, VIC

The area is notably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. However, it also has a much higher share of children under 15 than most areas, and a higher rate of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.8% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common besides Australian.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 3.2% using another language at home. This is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 47.7%, which is well above the national figure. This has risen significantly by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While Year 12 completion has risen to 42.4% since 2011, this remains far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,661, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Incomes have risen since 2011, with the share of households earning over $3,000 a week increasing to 15.5%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.7% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and those needing help with daily activities have risen to 6.0% since 2011.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as this area has some of the highest rates of people providing unpaid care and a much higher rate of those doing extensive housework than most other areas.

Households here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and a much lower proportion of people living alone compared to the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 99.2% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 86.8% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is very rare at just 3.9%.

Car dependency is nearly total, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport and only 1.2% of homes without a vehicle. Most residents drive their own cars to work, as public transport stops are few and far between.

The community is very stable, with a far lower proportion of people moving house in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded in 2021.

Unemployment is much lower than in most areas at 3.1%. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in construction and manufacturing, with many residents working as technicians and tradespeople.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas. However, the area ranks lower for education and job skills.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.