3757, VIC

The population is older than the state and national figures, and the number of seniors has risen by 5.7 percentage points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 18.9% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

This area is far less diverse than the rest of Victoria, with only 11.1% of people born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian at 40.3% and English at 39.0%.

English is the primary language for 87.3% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A high number of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 18 percentage points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The area has far fewer people with a bachelor degree or Year 12 qualification compared to the state average. However, the share of adults with a degree rose by 3.5 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly family incomes are about the same as the national figure, though the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week rose significantly by 12 percentage points since 2011.

More people here live with a long-term health condition than in most similar areas, with arthritis and mental health being the most common reports.

A much higher share of residents provide unpaid care compared to most areas. Conversely, the number of volunteers has fallen by 7.4 percentage points since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 62.4% of households are couples with children.

Separate houses are very common, making up 91.2% of all homes. The area has far fewer renters than the state average, with 37.3% of homes owned outright.

Car dependence is high, as only 0.8% of people commute via public transport. While there are many bus stops, the typical walk to the nearest one is much longer than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving house in the last five years and far fewer recent overseas arrivals than the national average.

Construction is the largest employer at 20.8% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area ranks higher than about 80% of similar areas for access to money and resources, giving it an overall advantage score of 990.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.