3938, VIC

This is a community of seniors, with 34.6% aged 65 and over—far above the 17.2% national figure. Children under 15 make up only 11.8% of the population, which is well below both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.9%), and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than Victoria. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.4% of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply to 49.2% since 2011. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is more qualified than most similar places, with 52.6% of adults completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 21.6% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $1,858, which is a little below the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly since 2011 to 17.8%.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.0% of residents. This is well above the national average of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 15.8% of people providing such care—among the highest for its level. Volunteering is also more common than the national average, though it has fallen since 2011.

Homes tend to be smaller in occupancy, with a typical 2.3 people per home. This is slightly lower than the national figure, and 26.0% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 86.0% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 51.9% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 93.0% of homes have at least one vehicle. Very few people use public transport to get to work (0.8%), and the drive to the city typically takes 60 minutes.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 37.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are uncommon, at just 5.2%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (51.3%) compared to the national average. Full-time employment is also far below the national figure, at 48.3%.

Residents enjoy a high level of advantage, scoring 7 out of 10 for access to money and job skills. This places the area above about 70% of similar locations.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.6. While most people can walk to a park, almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school.