3910, VIC

This is a family-oriented area where nearly 20% of people are children, a figure much higher than most similar areas. While the typical resident is 38, the number of seniors has risen significantly since 2011 to 15.1%.

The community is largely Australian-born (80.7%) and has a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents (16.1%) than the state or national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the population. This is far below the national and state levels for people using another language at home, which stands at just 5.6%.

A majority of residents (54%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant increase of 23 percentage points since 2011.

While more than half of residents have completed Year 12, the proportion with a bachelor degree or higher (16.4%) is well below the national figure. The area is home to some of the largest schools in the region.

Incomes are generally high here; the typical weekly household income of $1,919 is a little above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen sharply since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with a notably high rate of mental health conditions (10.7%) compared to the rest of the country.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with a much higher rate of people caring for children (32%) and providing general unpaid care (14.5%) than in most other areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 62.5% of families.

Large homes are the norm, with 85.8% of houses having three or more bedrooms. Most residents live in separate houses, and the rental rate (17.7%) is far below the national average.

Car use is essential here, as only 0.7% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home has become much more common, rising from 3.2% in 2011 to 19.1% in 2021.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer recent overseas arrivals (4.5%) and a lower rate of people moving house in the last five years than the national average.

More people are working or looking for work here (68.6%) than in most similar areas. The workforce is heavily concentrated in construction, healthcare, and retail trade.

The area is quite advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of all areas. This is driven by strong access to money and resources, which is higher than about 80% of similar places.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks and groceries, making the area somewhat walkable. However, it is far below the state average for those living within 15 minutes of a school.