3677, VIC

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.8% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.3% of the community, which is far more common than the national figure. Only 6.1% of people use another language at home.

People with no religion now make up 41.6% of the population, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.7%.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 16.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen since 2011.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,218 a week. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are much higher here than in most areas, with 37.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. People needing help with daily activities are also well above the national average at 8.9%.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 14.7% of people providing this support. This is consistent with the higher number of seniors and people with long-term health conditions.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.2 people. There is a very high number of people living alone and a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to the rest of Australia.

Separate houses are very common, making up 85.3% of dwellings. While typical weekly rents of $260 are well below the state average, 28.5% of households are renting.

Most people drive to work, and only 8% work from home, which is far below the national figure. Despite this, the area is well served by public transport stops, with 123 stops in total.

The area has seen significant movement, with 37.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased slightly since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Many of those employed work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the bottom 30% of all areas for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with 89.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks and groceries within 15 minutes, though access to health services is far below the state average.