3749, VIC

The area is far older than the national figure, with a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 18.5% of the people, the number of seniors has risen by 8.3 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (9.9%) compared to the rest of Victoria. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 48.0%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen by 17 points since 2011.

The workforce is well-qualified, with 31.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and reflects a trend of increasing qualifications since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,071, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, higher earners are more common here, with 10.7% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.7% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, and 6.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Local residents are very active in their community; nearly 30% are volunteers, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

Families with children make up 55.1% of households, and the typical home has 2.5 people. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (94.9%), and 44.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere in Victoria.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 21.7% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with recent overseas arrivals at just 2.4%, which is far below the national figure. About 35.1% of people have moved in the last five years.

Unemployment is very low at 1.8%, though the proportion of full-time workers is well below the national average. Many residents work in healthcare, education, and professional roles.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is higher than about 80% of similar areas, driven by strong access to money and high job skills.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.0. Access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.