3882, VIC

The area is much older than most, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. This trend is consistent with the typical age of 47, though this is four years younger than it was in 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.0%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.8% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large majority of residents report no religion (57.6%), a figure far above the national average that has risen by 28 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 41.8% have completed Year 12, this is far below the state average.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, though most income measures have risen since 2011. Only 5.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.7% of the population. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.6%.

Unpaid care and housework are much more common here than in most areas, with 29.4% of people caring for children. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per household. Couples with children make up 54.1% of families, while 23.1% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (93.1%), and 50.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 7.5% of households.

Car dependence is high, with 70.6% of people driving to work and only 0.7% using public transport. Very few homes (1.8%) are without a motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.7% of residents moving in the last five years. This is a rise of 8.6 points since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (57.8%) compared to the state average. The most common industries for employees are health care, social assistance, and construction.

While the community ranks highly for access to money and resources, it scores lower for education and job skills compared to other areas.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from health services, schools, and groceries.