3928, VIC

This is an older community where 33.3% of residents are seniors, a figure far above the national average of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 9.1% of the population, which has fallen sharply since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 76.6% of the population shares this birthplace. English is the most common ancestry at 44.6%, while those born overseas make up 12.1% of the community.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 87.2% using it only. Very few people use another language at home, and only 0.7% speak little or no English.

More than half the community (52.5%) reports no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. This trend has risen by 21 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 36.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 65.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Wealth is high here, with 35.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income of $2,166 is a little above the national figure, and 25.8% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are reported by 6.8% of people, which is a little below the national figure. While 29.4% have a long-term health condition, only 3.8% need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 25.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.5% of people providing such support.

Homes are smaller in size than most, with a typical 2.2 people per household. About 26.7% of people live alone, and 43.1% of families are couples without children.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 93.3% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 53.9% of these homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has a motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Working from home is very common, accounting for 34.2% of workers.

The community is very stable, with only 25.1% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

Professional and managerial roles make up over half of all jobs. While the unemployment rate is very low at 1.3%, only 49.8% of the population is employed full-time.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, scoring 10 out of 10 for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.