Ballarat North - Invermay

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 19.2% of people aged 65 and over. This is balanced by a higher-than-usual share of children under 15, who make up 18.7% of the population.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.1% of people born here. Consequently, those born overseas make up only 9.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of residents. Very few people use another language at home (4.7%), and those who speak little or no English are much less common here than in most other areas.

About 45.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the Victorian and national averages.

The area is well-qualified, with 28.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are more schools per 1,000 children here than in most similar areas, though the typical school size is much smaller.

Typical weekly household income is $1,644, which is about the same as the national figure. A higher-than-usual 12.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.2% of residents. This includes a mental health condition rate of 11.6%, which is a little above the national average.

Residents are more likely to volunteer (17.6%) and provide unpaid care (14.9%) than people in most other areas. This also includes a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid.

First Nations people make up 1.1% of the population. This group is younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 22, and has a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average.

About 29.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Most families are couples with children, who make up 58.8% of households.

Separate houses are very common here, making up 88.2% of all homes. Outright home ownership is also high at 36.1%, and typical weekly rents of $300 are well below the national figure.

Most people drive to work, with 60.8% as the driver. While there are many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is among the longest in similar areas.

About 38.9% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are uncommon, accounting for only 7.5% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is much lower than in most areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance or education and training.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking higher than about 60% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been 3.4%, which is well below the state average.

This area is cooler than the state average, with both maximum and minimum temperatures among the lowest for its level. Annual rainfall is far above the Victorian average.

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is less walkable for other needs. Access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.