3698, VIC

The area is far older than the national figure, with 30.3% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 14.7%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and while 18.5% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 88.7% of the community, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much lower than most areas.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 57.6%, which is far above the national figure and has risen significantly since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 30.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is well above the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,392, which is well below the state and national figures, though the number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure, although the need for help with daily activities is much lower than most areas.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 32.3%, far above the national figure, and 4.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Homes tend to be small, with a typical size of 2.2 people, and a higher than average 31.3% of people living alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 96.1% of all dwellings, and over half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

Residents rely almost entirely on cars; 0.0% of people use public transport to commute, and it takes a typical resident 56 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

While unemployment is much lower than most areas at 2.9%, the proportion of people working full-time is among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is considered advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage, which is higher than about 80% of similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8 and very few amenities within a 15-minute walk compared to the state average.