3685, VIC

The community is significantly older than most areas, with a typical age of 49 and a senior population that rose to 26.6% since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.2% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

This area is much less diverse than the state average, with only 6.7% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 46% and 41.9% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with 93.9% of people using it at home. Only 1.8% of residents use another language, which is far below the 22.3% national figure.

About 42.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011. This is slightly above the Victorian average of 39.3%.

Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 42.7%. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose 4.2 points since 2011 to reach 16.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,351, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Those earning $3,000 or more a week make up 11.6% of households, a figure that rose 7.7 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term condition. Additionally, 7.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 23.2% of people participating. This community also has a higher rate of unpaid caregivers at 14.6% and a higher share of Defence Force veterans than the state average.

Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Families with children make up 48.5% of households, while the typical home holds 2.3 people.

Housing is very stable, with 43.3% of homes owned outright—far above the national average of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also far lower than the state average.

The unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at 2.8%. Manufacturing is the largest industry for local workers, followed by agriculture and healthcare.

The area's overall advantage score is 955, which is lower than about 62% of similar areas. This is consistent with the lower typical incomes and educational attainment compared to the state.

While 86% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, overall walkability is a little below the state average. Many residents live well beyond a 10-minute walk from public transport.