3589, VIC

The population is a little younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 37. Families are common here, as 20.1% of people are children under 15, and there has been a notable increase in de facto relationships since 2011.

Overseas birth rates have risen sharply to 21.4% since 2011, though this remains well below the Victorian average. People of Australian, English, and Italian ancestry are the most common groups.

Much higher than most similar areas, 20.3% of residents use a language other than English at home. This includes a rise in those who speak little or no English, which now sits at 4.7%.

People with no religion make up 30.6% of the community, a figure that is well below the national and state averages. Christianity is the most common faith at 41.2%, followed by Islam at 11.7%.

Formal qualifications are far below the state and national levels, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of residents who completed Year 12 rose by 12 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes of $1,781 are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the national figure. There has been a significant increase in wealth since 2011, with 21.6% of households now earning over $3,000 a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 21.2%, which is well below the national figure. Only 1.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work has fallen since 2011, with rates of unpaid childcare and housework being much lower than in most other areas. Volunteering has also dropped by 11 points over the last decade.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.7 people, and 50.6% of households are couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 83.6% have three or more bedrooms. While many are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the national average at $975.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting via public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. The walk to the nearest transport stop is among the longest in the region.

Migration is high, with 57.1% of residents being recent arrivals from overseas, a figure far above the national average. About 31% of the population moved into the area in the last five years.

The local workforce is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 62.8% of people employed full-time. Nearly half of the workers are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas. However, they score much lower for formal education and job skills.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. Only about half of the homes are within walking distance of a park.