Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. The population has grown by 12% since 2011, and there are far more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the number of people born overseas has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the main language for 85% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the Victorian and national figures, and very few residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 44.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number of people reporting no religion rose by 21 percentage points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with a typical school advantage score higher than most similar areas. More adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to the national figure, and Year 12 completion rose by 15 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly personal income is $918, which is a little above the national figure. This is a prosperous area where the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.8% of residents. About 29.4% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

More people here provide unpaid care or look after children than in most similar areas. While 14.7% of the community volunteers, this is a 4.6 percentage point drop since 2011.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably older and earn more than those in most similar areas. The unemployment rate for this group is 6.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 33.5% of people living alone—a figure well above the national average. This is consistent with the area having fewer people per home than most similar places.

Rental households are well above the national figure, and the typical weekly rent is a little lower than the Victorian average. Separate houses are common, though there are far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than in most similar areas.

While 22.2% of people work from home, very few use public transport to commute. The area is well served by 101 public transport stops, but the walk to the nearest stop is among the longest for similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 45% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The workforce is active, with a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work compared to the national figure. Unemployment is 3.8%, which is a little lower than the national rate.

The area is relatively advantaged and hosts a high number of businesses. Residents generally have strong education and job skills, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas.

The local environment is characterized by average maximum temperatures and annual rainfall that are much lower than in most similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0, far above the Victorian average. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and most are within 15 minutes of groceries, schools, and health services.