3585, VIC

The population is about the same age as the national figure, though the number of seniors has risen 2.6 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.1% of the community, which is well above the Victorian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. However, the proportion of people born overseas has risen 3.7 points since 2011.

English is the main language, but the number of people using another language at home rose 4.0 points since 2011 to 12.1%. This is far below the national figure, though the area has a higher rate of people who speak little or no English than most similar places.

A large number of residents now report no religion, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011 to 38.9%. This is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 13.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There has been a positive trend, however, as the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 11 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,394, which is well below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than the national average, and 30.9% of people have one. About 6.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteering is well above the national figure at 18.1%, though this fell 8.6 points since 2011. People providing unpaid care also make up a higher proportion of the community than in most similar areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. There is also a higher rate of people living alone compared to the state and national figures.

Detached houses are far more common here than across Australia, and typical weekly rents at $235 are well below the national figure. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas.

Cars are the primary way to get to work, as only 0.1% of people use public transport. Working from home is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area has seen a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas—34.2%—which is far above the national figure. Meanwhile, the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell 3.7 points since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or in retail and agriculture.

The area ranks lower than about 60% to 80% of similar areas across measures of money, resources, and job skills. The overall advantage score is 942, which is below the national average.

This is a very safe area, with recorded offences and assault rates among the lowest for its level.

The area is very walkable, with 96.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is far below the state average for access to health services within a 15-minute walk.