3922, VIC

This is a far older community than the national average, with a typical age of 53 and a senior population that is far above the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 15.1% of the population, which is well below the national level.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 18.1% of people were born overseas—higher than in most similar areas—this is still well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 86.5% of the community. Only 6.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (49.4%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages and has risen 18 points since 2011.

While 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas, the share of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Incomes here are much lower than in most similar areas. The typical household earns $1,104 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 36.2% of people reporting one. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and housework are more common here than in most areas, though the proportion of people caring for children is well below the national average. Volunteers make up 18.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.1 people per home. A high number of residents live alone—33.9%, which is well above the national average of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 45.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is less common here than in the state or nation.

Cars are essential for the 95-minute drive to the city, and only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is more common here than in most similar areas, at 19.3%.

The community has seen significant movement, with 47.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.2% of the population.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also far below the national figure, while health care and construction are the main industries.

The area's overall advantage score is 958, which is lower than about 61% of similar areas. It ranks in the middle for education and job skills but lower for access to money and resources.

While almost everyone is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is generally not walkable for essentials. This is shown by the fact that only 34.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.