3923, VIC

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 37.9% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (73.4%), and those born overseas make up 16.4% of the community, which is far below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, as only 1.9% of people use another language at home—a figure far below the national average. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

A large portion of the community has no religion (43.7%), a figure that rose 11 points since 2011 and is well above the national average. Christianity is also common at 44.1%.

The area has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (22.2%) than most similar areas. However, the 45.5% who completed Year 12 is far below the Victorian average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,254, which is well below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the area still has fewer high-earning households than the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.7% of residents. This is consistent with the older age of the community, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 21.7% of people pitching in. Many residents also provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be small, with a typical size of 2.1 people, which is a little below the national average. Most households consist of couples without children (53.7%) or people living alone (28.9%).

The area is dominated by separate houses (97.9%), and 59.0% of these are owned outright—far above the national average. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere in the state.

Most people drive to work, and only 2.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are many bus stops per person, the drive time to the city is much longer than in most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in most other areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (44.7%) compared to the state average, but the unemployment rate is very low at just 1.2%. Managers and professionals are the most common roles.

This is a relatively advantaged area, ranking higher than about 70% of similar places for overall advantage. It is especially strong in terms of access to money and resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within 15 minutes of groceries and public transport. However, it is far below the national average for access to schools and health services.