3764, VIC

The community is aging, with 20.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the state figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.0%), leaving only 12.6% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 86.8% of the area. While 7.2% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the state and national averages.

About 40.8% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.4%.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 14.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 7.2 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,597, which is a little below the state figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose significantly by 11 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in other areas, affecting 10.8% of residents.

While 13.3% of people provide unpaid care, the number of volunteers has fallen by 7.6 points since 2011. A higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of the state.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 57.8% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses (88.2%), and 83.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure. Renting is far less common here than across Victoria, at only 18.4%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 62.5% of workers driving to work. Public transport use is very low, and the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 87 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, as 40.9% of people moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas fell to 6.6% since 2011.

Full-time employment is higher here than in most similar areas at 59.8%. The most common industries are construction, health care, and education.

The area's access to money and resources is higher than about 70% of similar areas. Overall, it sits around the middle for general advantage and job skills compared to other regions.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 26.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 35.2% are near a school.