3850, VIC

The area is aging, with a typical resident aged 42 and 21.9% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the state and national figures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.5% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.4%), meaning the 12.7% born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the dominant language, with only 6.3% of people using another tongue at home, which is far below the state and national averages. Only 0.8% of residents speak little or no English.

The number of people with no religion is higher than most areas and has risen by 21 points since 2011. Christianity remains common, accounting for 43.7% of the community.

Educational attainment is lower than the national figure, with only 17.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen to 45.0% since 2011.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,339 per week. While typical personal income is also a little below the national figure, it has risen by $183 since 2011.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 34.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 12.5%, which is well above the national figure.

The area has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 7.6%, well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.3% of people providing support to others.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as people living alone (32.6%) and one-parent families (17.4%) are both much more common than in most areas. Homes are relatively small, with only 2.3 people per household.

Detached houses are very common at 85.5%, and most homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more frequent than in other areas (32.0%), though typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $280.

Driving is the primary way to get to work for 65.6% of residents, and very few people use public transport to commute. Most homes have one or two vehicles, though 7.0% have none.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.4% of the population, which is higher than most areas.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure at 55.5%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or public administration and safety.

Overall advantage is lower than most areas, with an overall score of 951. Residents generally have moderate job skills, but access to money and resources is lower than in 70% of similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 92.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also easily reach a park, school, or health service on foot.