3815, VIC

The area is notably family-oriented, as 21.4% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the national figure. While the typical age is 39, the population is becoming older, with the proportion of seniors rising 3.4 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 84.3% born here, which is far below the Victorian average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian (46.2%) and English (42.1%).

English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.9% of people at home. Only 2.2% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.

The community is increasingly secular; 47.0% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure and represents a 19 point rise since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 42.7% of residents completing Year 12, though this has risen nearly 10 points since 2011.

The area is relatively affluent, with a typical family income of $2,214 per week. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen sharply by 18 points since 2011.

Health profiles are typical for the region, though 29.1% of people live with a long-term health condition, most commonly mental health issues and arthritis.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 30.3% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average.

Large households are common here, with an average of 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.9% of families.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.1% of all homes. These are typically large, with 86.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Car dependency is very high, as 59.4% of people drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the typical walk to the nearest stop takes 41 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, although 36.8% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are much less common here than in other areas.

The local workforce is largely in the construction (18.2%) and health care (12.0%) sectors, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.4%.

Residents generally have strong access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.2, far below the state average. Less than half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or parks.