3697, VIC

The community is far older than most areas, with 25.9% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen 7.5 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 15.5% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly identify as English, Scottish, or Irish. Only 12.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 90.8% of people using it at home. Only 4.0% of residents use another language, far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 56.7%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 27 points since 2011.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 25.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, up 9.1 points since 2011. Half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical household income is $1,375 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen to 14.3% since 2011.

General health is consistent with the rest of the country, with 28.0% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are a little below the national average at 4.6%.

Volunteering is very common here; 28.9% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This community also has a much higher share of Defence Force veterans than most areas.

Homes are smaller on average than in other areas, with 2.3 people per household. This is consistent with a higher number of people living alone, which rose to 29.1% by 2021.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and a striking 53.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, accounting for only 6.7% of households.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport and most homes have two or more vehicles. It is a long walk to the nearest stop, taking about 69 minutes on average.

The population is very stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%, though the proportion of people working full-time has fallen 11 points since 2011. Common jobs include managers, technicians, and professionals.

The area ranks better than about 60% of all areas for overall advantage, with a score of 996. Residents generally have good access to money and resources compared to similar locations.

Walking is difficult due to the hilly terrain and a lack of nearby services; 0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services. The walkability score is 2.3, meaning most residents are dependent on cars.