Gordon

The population is older than the national figure, and the typical resident is 44. While the number of children under 15 is higher than in most similar areas, this figure has fallen slightly since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 10.3% of people born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.4% of residents using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national average and has risen by 17 points since 2011.

Year 12 completion is far below the state average, though it has risen by 9 points since 2011. The area has more schools per 1,000 children than most similar areas.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure. Weekly family income has risen by $786 since 2011, and the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has increased significantly.

Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate about the same as the national figure, with arthritis being the most common condition.

Residents are very active in their community; volunteering is much higher than in most similar areas, and many more people provide unpaid care or housework compared to the state average.

First Nations people in Gordon have a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the state average. Unemployment for this group is higher than in most similar areas.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.7 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with 40.7% owned outright—well above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon here, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average.

Most people drive to work and almost every home has a motor vehicle. While public transport stops are more common than in some areas, the drive time to the city is much higher than most.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

The unemployment rate is among the lowest at this level. Many residents work in construction, health, or agriculture.

Residents generally have better access to money and resources than people in 80% of similar areas, and the overall advantage score is slightly above the national average.

The area experiences lower average temperatures than the state average, while annual rainfall is well above the Victorian figure.

The community is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and almost no health services within a 15-minute walk.