3936, VIC

This is a mature community where the typical resident is 51 and about 31% are seniors, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population, which is well below the Victorian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. About 19% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average.

English is the main language for 85.5% of the population. While 8.4% of residents use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 43.6% of the community, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

About 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average. Year 12 completion has risen by 11 points since 2011 to reach 49.1%.

The typical weekly household income is $1,398, which is well below the state figure of $1,759. However, there has been a steady increase in wealth, with the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising by 12 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.8% of residents. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 14.3% of people providing such support, which is much higher than most areas. Conversely, volunteering has fallen by 5 points since 2011 to 13.6%.

Homes are generally smaller in size, with an average of 2.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 28.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 42.4% of residents own their homes outright, a figure far above the national average. Renting is less common than in the state, and typical weekly rents are a little above the Victorian figure at $405.

Dependence on cars is very high, as only 0.6% of people commute by public transport and the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 58 minutes. To compensate, 21.3% of the workforce now works from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42% of residents moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

Only 52.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. The local workforce is mostly employed in construction, health care, and retail.

Overall, this area is more advantaged than about 70% of similar areas, with a general advantage score of 998, which is just below the national average.

While 98% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, other amenities are scarce. Only 38% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, leaving the area's overall walkability well below the state average.