3688, VIC

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 42. Families are common here, as children under 15 make up 19.7% of the population, and there are many more de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.8% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and state figures.

A significant number of residents report having no religion, at 44.5%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 43.3% of residents completing Year 12. While the number of people with a bachelor degree is far below the national figure, it has risen slightly since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are about the same as the national figure at $1,765, though they are higher than in most similar areas. Typical personal weekly income has risen by $245 since 2011 to reach $834.

More people here report long-term health conditions, including asthma and mental health issues, compared to the national average. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.1% volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care for children and housework.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.6 people. One-parent families are among the lowest at this level, while couples with children make up 62% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.4% of homes being detached and 91.8% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, falling to 8.5% since 2011.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport and very few homes have no vehicle. Public transport options are far below the state average, with only one stop for the whole area.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in the latest census.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.6%. Common industries include health care, manufacturing, and retail.

The area ranks highly for access to money and resources, performing better than about 90% of similar areas. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 60% of other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.6, far below the state average. While some homes are within walking distance of parks, no homes are within 15 minutes of health services.