3925, VIC

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the state and national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.4% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most people here were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 5.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and state averages.

A majority of residents (52.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 19 points since 2011.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with bachelor degrees than similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. Since 2011, there has been a notable increase in both degree holders and people completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,398, which is well below the Victorian average. However, there has been a steady climb in earnings since 2011, with a higher share of homes now earning $3,000 or more per week.

About 30.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition reported.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.9% of people providing support to others, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. Volunteers are also more common here than in the state average.

Homes are generally small in occupancy, with a typical size of 2.3 people. About 28% of residents live alone, which is slightly above the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 43% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Most dwellings are large, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential for most, as the drive to the city takes about 90 minutes. While 19.8% of people now work from home, public transport use for commuting is very low at 0.4%.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is much higher than in most similar areas.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 48.7%, but the unemployment rate is very low at 2.5%. Many residents work in construction, health, or education.

The area sits in a strong position compared to similar regions, with an overall advantage score of 1,002, which is higher than about 63% of other areas.

While many homes are near parks and public transport, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Access to health services and schools within a 15-minute walk is far below the Victorian figure.