3720, VIC

The area is significantly older than the state and national average, with 30.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.0% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (12.2%) than the Victorian average of 30.0%. English and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of residents. Only 4.1% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (48.6%), a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with 41.3% having completed Year 12. However, there has been a steady increase in those with bachelor degrees or higher since 2011.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,315 a week. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

While a high 35.3% of people live with a long-term health condition, the number of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.9% of people contributing. There is also a higher rate of unpaid caregivers and people doing significant housework.

Homes are generally smaller in size, with a typical 2.2 people per dwelling. Half of all households consist of couples without children.

The area is dominated by detached houses, 97.8% of which are separate dwellings. A striking 55.4% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is almost entirely reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport and the drive time to the city is very long at 122 minutes.

About 38.0% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 3.7% of the population, which is much lower than in most areas.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.8%. However, full-time employment is among the lowest at this level, with 49.6% of the population working full-time.

The area ranks in the middle for overall advantage, though it scores higher than 70% of similar areas regarding access to money and resources.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.