3820, VIC

The population is notably older than the national figure, with seniors making up 21.6% of the community. This is balanced by a higher-than-average proportion of children under 15, who account for 18.3% of residents.

Most people were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (13.9%) than both Victoria and the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 6.8% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. This reflects the area's low proportion of overseas births.

A high number of residents report no religion, accounting for 47.2% of the population. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

More people hold a bachelor degree or higher (20.3%) compared to most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. Year 12 completion has risen by 9.3 points since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $1,984, which is about the same as the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 12 points since 2011.

Residents experience health challenges more often than most, with 34% having a long-term health condition. Mental health and arthritis are the most common reported issues.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13.9% of people providing unpaid care, which is higher than most areas. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen by 8 points since 2011.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.5 people per home. About 54.8% of households are couples with children, and one-parent families are more common than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses (88%), and 82.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 37.4% of houses owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.6% of residents commute via public transport. While there are many bus stops and short walks to them, the drive time to the city is long at 71 minutes.

The area is highly mobile, with 46.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also risen since 2011.

About 59.4% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in health care, construction, and education. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, slightly lower than the national figure.

The area sits slightly above the national average for overall advantage, scoring 6 out of 10 for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as many homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools. Only 37.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of typical city amenities.