3822, VIC

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

This area is very homogenous, with only 7.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below the 30% seen across Victoria.

English is the dominant language, with 92.1% of people using it alone at home. Only 1.2% use another language, which is far below the national average.

A majority of residents (50.1%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen 20 points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 40% completing Year 12 and 12.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below state and national levels.

Typical weekly household income is $1,790, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000+ a week has risen 10 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.7% of residents, which is a little above the state average. Around 5.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 16.3% providing unpaid care and 28.5% doing significant housework, both well above national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (62%) and far fewer people living alone (15.8%) than the state average.

Housing is dominated by detached houses (89.4%), with 86.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, as 43.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. Public transport use is very low, and the walk to the nearest stop takes about 78 minutes on average.

The population is stable, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. No recent overseas arrivals were recorded in 2021.

More people are working or looking for work (66.1%) compared to most areas. Common industries include agriculture, health, and construction.

The area scores very high for access to money and resources, ranking better than 90% of similar areas, though its job and education skills are around the middle.

This is a mostly car-dependent area with a walkability score of 2.2, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.