Geelong

The population is a little older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 40. Children under 15 make up only 13% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 18% of the population, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 82.6% of the community. Only 12% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 46.4% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 32.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion has also risen by 11 percentage points since 2011.

Typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure, though typical household incomes are a little below. The number of people earning $2,000 or more per week is higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.7% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national figure.

Unpaid care for others is much more common than in most areas, though fewer people provide unpaid childcare. Volunteers make up 15.5% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 56.5%, which is far above the national figure of 37%. Their typical personal income is also well above the national average.

The area has a very high proportion of people living alone—37.2%—which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why homes are smaller, with only 2.1 people per house.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 40.2% of households renting. Small homes are the norm, as three-bedroom houses are far less common than in the rest of the state.

Public transport infrastructure is among the best at this level, with a huge number of stops and frequent departures. Working from home has also surged, rising from 3.4% in 2011 to 20.8% in 2021.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for workers. Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas and has fallen since 2011.

The area has a high number of businesses and is rated above average for education and job skills. However, access to money and resources is lower than for 70% of similar areas.

The local climate is cooler and drier than most areas, with an average maximum temperature of 19.9 degrees and annual rainfall of 542mm.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2, far above the Victorian average. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries and public transport.