3862, VIC

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors make up 21.7% of the population, a figure that rose 6.6 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

This community is very homogenous, with 86% of people born in Australia. Only 7.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone here, with only 1.8% using another language at home. This is far below the Victoria average of 27.6%.

A shift toward secularism is evident, as 49.3% of people now report no religion. This figure rose 22 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,388, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 10.8%.

Community spirit is high, with 19.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, as 5.1% of residents served in the Defence Force.

Families with children are common, making up 55% of households. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.8% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 42.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.2% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 43.1% owning two.

About 36.7% of people moved in the last five years, a figure that rose 6.2 points since 2011. Overseas arrivals are relatively uncommon at 7%.

Around 58.7% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care, construction, and agriculture.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas. However, overall advantage is lower than most areas due to lower job skills and education scores.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.9, far below the state average. Only 37.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.