3788, VIC

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population grew by about 110 people since 2011, the number of seniors aged 65 and over rose significantly by 8.8 percentage points.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 44.6% and 36.8% respectively. About 18.6% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Victorian average.

English is the main language for 88.3% of the community. Only 7.1% use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly 60% of residents have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has grown significantly, rising 21 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 34.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has also risen since 2011.

Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with 29% earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly family income is $2,429, which is a little above the national figure.

About 29.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.8% of residents, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Community involvement is high, with 22.5% of people volunteering and 16.3% providing unpaid care. This is well above the national average, and it is common for residents to provide unpaid childcare.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (58.7%) or couples without children (29.4%). With 2.5 people per home, household sizes are about the same as across Australia.

The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses (99.1%), with 80.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon here, at only 12%, which is far below the national average.

Working from home is very common for 30.9% of the workforce, a figure that rose 20 percentage points since 2011. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and very few people use public transport to commute.

The community is relatively stable, as only 27.3% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 63.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national average. The most common occupations are professionals and managers, with many working in health, education, and technical fields.

This area is among the most advantaged in the region, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas for both overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is only somewhat walkable due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby shops, with only 24% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. This is far below the Victorian average of 74%.