3747, VIC

The population is far older than the national figure, with 26.3% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 5.8 points since 2011. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 11.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.8% of the community, and those using another language at home are far fewer than the national average. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of people report having no religion, at 54.1%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 23 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 13 points to 54.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,436, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 12 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.4% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

This is a highly active community where 25% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others and housework are also much more common than in most areas.

Homes are smaller than average with 2.3 people per household. About 29% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 94.4% of all homes. A high 46.4% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Public transport use is almost non-existent, with 0.0% of people commuting by it. Most residents rely on cars, and 19.7% of the workforce now works from home.

The area has seen an increase in movement, with 36% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 4.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area scores highly for overall advantage and job skills, ranking better than about 70% to 80% of similar areas.

Walkability is low, with a score of 4.4, and many homes are far from public transport. While 84.2% of homes are near a park, only 54.7% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.