3633, VIC

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the number of seniors has risen to 14.2%, this is still much lower than most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the area, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion now make up 37.6%, a significant jump of 19 points since 2011.

The area has far fewer people with a bachelor degree or Year 12 qualification than the state average, though both figures have risen since 2011.

Wealth has increased notably, with households earning $3,000 or more a week rising from 2.3% in 2011 to 23.8% in 2021.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than the national average, and 10.5% of people report a mental health condition.

Residents are much more likely to volunteer than people in other areas, and unpaid care for children and housework is also more common than the state average.

Homes are typically large, with 2.7 people per household, and 68.2% of families consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 88.3% having three or more bedrooms and 42.1% owned outright.

Car dependence is total, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and every single home owns a motor vehicle.

The population is generally stable and unlikely to move, though recent arrivals from overseas have risen sharply to 17.9%.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in similar areas, with many residents employed in health, construction, and agriculture.

The community sits in a strong position overall, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas for general advantage.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.