3940, VIC

The typical resident is 59, making this area far older than the national average of 38. Children under 15 make up only 12.6% of the population, which is well below the figure for Victoria.

People born overseas make up 17.5% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the 30% seen across Victoria. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 84.9% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 7% of the population, a figure that rose slightly since 2011 but remains far below the state average.

The number of people reporting no religion rose 20 points since 2011 to 43.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.2%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 36.2% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 61.8%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.6% of the population.

Typical weekly household income is $950, which is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the Victorian figure of $1,759. Only 6.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high, with 14% of people needing help with daily activities and 44.3% having a long-term health condition. Both figures are among the highest for similar areas.

Defence Force veterans are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 4.6%. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than typical, falling to 12.4% since 2011.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 43.1% of households, which is far above the national figure. One-parent families are also among the most common at 21.8%.

Separate houses make up 70.7% of dwellings, though the area has far fewer three-bedroom homes than most other areas. Typical weekly rent is $350, which is higher than in similar areas.

Most people drive to work, and only 0.2% use public transport. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops per person compared to other similar areas.

About 39.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.1% of the population, far below the national average.

The number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level, at 37.3%. This is far below the Victorian average of 62.4%, likely due to the high number of retirees.

This area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10 compared to other similar areas. It also scores low for access to money and resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, health services are harder to reach, with only 51.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk.