Alfredton

The area is very young, with 24% of people being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While seniors make up only 12.9% of the population, this group has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 15.7% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 83.8% of the community, which is far above the Victorian average. However, those using another language at home rose to 13.1% over the last decade.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 44.9%, which is well above the national figure. This sentiment has grown significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

The area is well-educated, with 61.4% of adults completing Year 12 and 27.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures have both risen since 2011.

Typical household income is $1,952 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. High earners are common here, with 24.3% of households earning over $3,000 weekly.

About 29.5% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are more frequent here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.5% of residents.

Unpaid care is very common, with 34.5% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

First Nations residents in Alfredton are notably young, with a typical age of 17. They also have higher Year 12 completion rates and personal incomes than those in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. This is driven by a high proportion of couples with children (63.4%) and a very low number of people living alone.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, making up 92.6% of all homes. Large properties are the standard, with 91.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 63.8% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 0.7% of residents commute via public transport, a figure much lower than most areas.

Alfredton is a high-growth hub, with 55.4% of people moving here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a significant 18.4% of the population.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work at 69.1%, which is well above the national figure. Health care and retail are the most common industries.

The area is relatively prosperous, with an overall advantage score that is higher than about 60% of similar places. Population growth since 2021 has been among the highest at this level.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 18.0 degrees. Annual rainfall is 723mm, which is well above the Victorian figure.

While 95.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, other amenities are harder to reach. Many residents live far from groceries, health services, and public transport.