3954, VIC

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 53 and 21% being seniors. Children under 15 make up just 12.6% of the population, a figure that has fallen 11 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.3%), which is far higher than the national figure. Those with overseas roots are fewer here, with only 10.4% born abroad.

English is the primary language for 94% of the community. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, a rate far below the national average.

A majority of the community—51.4%—reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a 22 point increase since 2011.

The workforce is well-qualified, with 26.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with a high typical income and an overall advantage score that is higher than 66% of similar areas.

Typical family incomes are high at $2,250 a week, and 23.6% of households earn $3,000 or more. These figures have risen since 2011, with the typical household income increasing by $417.

Mental health conditions are reported at a much lower rate than most areas. Only 3.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 33.3% volunteering—far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.8% of people providing such support.

Families with children make up 55.3% of the community. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 8.6%.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 93.1% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 54.9% of these are owned outright, while only 4.2% of the community rents.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people use public transport to commute and every home has a motor vehicle. The drive to the city takes about 94 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

While full-time work is lower than the state average at 52.7%, more adults are working or looking for work overall. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.3%.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. This is reflected in the high rate of home ownership and typical weekly earnings.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.