3730, VIC

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 32.1% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 17.2%. This age profile helps explain why the typical resident is 13 years older than those in Victoria and Australia. Meanwhile, the share of children under 15 has fallen slightly since 2011 to 15.9%.

The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 84.6% of residents born in Australia. Only 8.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the 30% seen across Victoria.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 54.3%. The number of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2011, now reaching 36.6%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 36.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 61.8%.

Incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,192 a week. Only 11.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this is an increase from 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community service is strong, with 16.6% of people volunteering—well above the state figure. Additionally, 4.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

Homes are typically small in size, averaging 2.3 people. About 28.6% of residents live alone, which is slightly above the national average.

Detached houses make up 85.5% of all homes, and 81% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 45.8% of properties owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.1% of people commute via public transport. Working from home is also much less common here than elsewhere, at 9.1%.

Movement into the area is high, with 39.9% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is roughly the same as the national average.

The workforce is smaller than average, with only 49.5% of adults working or looking for work. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.7%, which is below the state average.

The area ranks in the lower half for overall advantage, with a score of 943. This reflects lower levels of education and job skills compared to most similar areas.

Walkability is low, with a score of 3.2, meaning the area is mostly car-dependent. Only 36.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, far below the state average of 74.3%.