3854, VIC

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, which is higher than most other similar areas.

This is a community with very little overseas influence, as only 5.2% of people were born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with 93.1% of people using it at home. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national average, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A striking 49.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant shift, as the number of non-religious people rose by 23 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Wealth is a key feature here, with typical household incomes much higher than in most areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 15 percentage points since 2011 to reach 24.0%.

Health figures are generally in line with the rest of the country, though those needing help with daily activities (4.7%) are a little below the national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition.

Family life is a priority, with 34.7% of people providing unpaid childcare—a rate well above the national figure. This is consistent with the higher-than-average proportion of people doing significant unpaid housework.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Families with children are common, while people living alone (16.9%) are much less common than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 92.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong; 43.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport and every single home owns a motor vehicle. The drive time to the city is very long at 112 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 24.4% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very few.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.0%) compared to most areas, while the unemployment rate of 3.2% is a little below the national figure. Common industries include health, construction, and agriculture.

The community has very high access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas. However, it ranks lower in education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and many residents live far from public transport and parks.