3759, VIC

This is an ageing community where 19.5% of residents are seniors, a figure that rose 11 points since 2011. Meanwhile, children under 15 make up only 15% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (12.2%) than the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. Only 4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents (58.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 19 points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also well above the national figure.

Household incomes are among the highest in the region, with typical weekly family income reaching $2,692. This is well above the national figure, and the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen 19 points since 2011.

The area has a very low rate of people needing help with daily activities (2.5%), which is well below the state average. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most other areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.4% of residents participating. Unpaid housework is also a more frequent activity compared to the national average.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home, and very few people (13.4%) live alone. This is far below the state and national figures for single-person households.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.4%), and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 44.7% of houses owned outright, while renting is very rare at just 5.1%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute via public transport. This reliance is reflected in the fact that 80% of homes have two or more vehicles.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 22.2% moving in the last five years—among the lowest rates for similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than across the state.

A high proportion of adults (66.6%) are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.7%.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking at the very top for access to money and resources. It also scores far above most areas for education and job skills.

The neighborhood is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.