3931, VIC

The area is far older than most, with the typical age at 50 and 31.3% of people aged 65 and over—a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 make up 15.0% of the population, which has fallen since 2011.

About 21.2% of residents were born overseas, which is lower than the state and national figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 45.8% and 36.2% respectively.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 89.8% of people at home. Only 5.6% use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.0%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen by 19 points since 2011.

The area is more qualified than most similar places, with 21.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This has risen by 6.3 points since 2011, though it remains well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,451, which is a little below the national figure. Higher earners are more common than in similar areas, with 19.0% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.4% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 13.9% of people providing support. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone (31.5%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Detached houses are very common at 77.0%, and 41.3% of homes are owned outright. This is far above the national average, though typical weekly rents are much higher than in most areas at $400.

Working from home is common, with 22.4% of the workforce doing so. While there are many public transport stops, only 0.8% of people use public transport to commute.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 37.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 5.0% since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (53.0%) compared to the state average. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

The area ranks higher than about 70% of similar places for overall advantage, with a score of 1,012, which is slightly above the national average.

This is a very walkable area, with 91.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Residents have excellent access to parks, health services, and groceries within a short walk.