3762, VIC

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 48. However, children under 15 now make up 20.5% of the population, a figure that has risen 11 points since 2016.

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 main language for 80.3% of people. While 7.7% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 53.8%. People with no religion make up 27.4% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the national figure of 26.3%. This has risen 18 points since 2016.

Typical weekly household income is $2,036, which is a little above the national figure. Personal income has also risen since 2016, with the typical person now earning $949 a week.

Residents are generally healthy; those with a long-term health condition make up 19.7%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

A high 31.9% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national figure. However, volunteering has fallen slightly to 12.8%.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up 60% of families, while people living alone are much less common here than in most areas.

Every home is a separate house with at least three bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 46.3% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning a motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Working from home has become much more common, rising to 27.4% since 2016.

The population is very stable, with only 13.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, at 67%. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 64.5%.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring a 10 out of 10 for access to money and resources. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 80% of all areas.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.