3842, VIC

The population is around the same age as the national average, though the number of seniors has risen significantly since 2011. About 3% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the Victorian average.

Most people here were born in Australia, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has fallen to 12.1%, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 4.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents—52%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure and has risen sharply since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Weekly incomes are much lower than the national usual, with a typical household earning $1,109 and a typical personal income of $577.

Health challenges are common here; 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition, and 13.6% have a mental health condition, both of which are among the highest figures for similar areas.

Many residents provide unpaid care, with 15% doing so, which is well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most of Victoria.

Single-parent families are very common, making up 23.4% of households, a figure far above the state average.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 93% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the national typical figures.

Most people drive to work, and the trip to the city is much longer than in most areas. While there are many bus stops, very few people use public transport for their daily commute.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than the national average.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, and the unemployment rate of 8.2% is among the highest for similar areas.

This area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the country across all measures of money, resources, and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within reach of a school or park, but far fewer have easy access to health services compared to the state average.