3942, VIC

This area is far older than the national average, with 38.6% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 11.6% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 44.7%. The proportion of people born overseas is 13.3%, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the primary language for 87% of the community. Only 4.7% of people use another language at home, and very few (0.3%) speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.

A large number of residents report no religion (45.7%), a figure that rose 19 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 26.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 15.4% had a degree.

Income levels are generally high, with 14.4% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more weekly rose sharply from 4.1% in 2011 to 21.2% in 2021.

While 31.9% of residents have a long-term health condition—well above the national average—those needing help with daily activities are slightly below the national figure at 4.2%.

Community members are active, with a volunteering rate (19.1%) that is well above the national figure. A high number of people also provide unpaid care, at 15.0%.

Homes here are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the area's demographics, as 29.8% of people live alone and 50.2% of families are couples without children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (99.1%), with 90% having three or more bedrooms. A striking 57.6% of these homes are owned outright, far exceeding the national average of 31%.

Car use is dominant, and 32.5% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase from 8.5% in 2011. Very few people (0.5%) commute by public transport.

The area has seen some movement, with 38.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas rose to 8.9% by 2021.

The unemployment rate is very low at 2.3%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work (45.3%) is far below the national figure, likely due to the high number of retirees.

This is a very advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage, education, and job skills compared to similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 4.0. While everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one lives within walking distance of a school.