3996, VIC

The population is far older than the national figure, with 34.4% of residents aged 65 and over. This senior group has grown by 6.8 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 15.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (13.2%) than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, totaling over 80% of the population.

English is the primary language for 91.9% of the community, and the area has far fewer people who speak another language at home (3.9%) compared to the rest of Victoria.

A majority of residents (51.4%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 51.4% having completed Year 12. Both figures have risen significantly since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,291, which is well below the national figure. However, there has been a steady increase in earnings, with the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rising by 10 percentage points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.8% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.

This is a high-participation area where 22.7% of people volunteer and 15.2% provide unpaid care, both of which are well above state and national levels. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

Homes here are smaller and less crowded than usual, with just 2.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (29.8%) and the low rate of one-parent families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 54.6% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Large homes are common, with 82.1% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential here, as public transport is rarely used for commuting and the drive to the city takes about 104 minutes. Nearly 20% of the workforce now works from home, a 13 point increase since 2011.

The area has seen significant movement, with 45.1% of residents moving in the last five years. In contrast, recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in other parts of the state.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.5%) compared to the state average, though the unemployment rate is very low at 2.7%. Many residents work in health, education, or professional roles.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by high scores for education and job skills, which are better than 80% of similar areas.

The area has low walkability, as few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (41.8%) or health services (40.8%). While most residents live near a park, other amenities are far less accessible on foot.