3741, VIC

The community is much older than most areas, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 15.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 6.7% of people using another language at home, far below the 22.3% national average. Very few residents speak little or no English, at just 0.8%.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 54.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This has been a significant trend, rising by 24 percentage points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 24.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the workforce, where nearly 20% of people are professionals and another 19.8% are managers.

Typical weekly household income is $1,389, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, there has been a notable rise in wealth since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week climbing to 14.5%.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 3.4% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.0%, about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here; 26.5% of people volunteer, which is far above the national rate of 14.1%. This high level of community spirit exists alongside a lower rate of unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people, which is a little below the national average. This is partly because 30.4% of people live alone, a rate well above the national figure.

Home ownership is strong, with 44.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 1.2% of people commuting by public transport. Working from home is more common than in most areas, at 20.3%, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.4% of people moving in the last five years. There has also been a rise in recent overseas arrivals, who now make up 13.1% of the community.

Unemployment is very low at 1.7%, well below the national rate of 5.1%. However, full-time employment is far below the national figure, with 48.9% of the population working full-time.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is driven by strong education and job skills, which rank higher than about 80% of similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far less connected to public transport and parks than the state average. While many can walk to groceries and health services, the steep terrain slope of 10.4% is well above the state average.