Newcomb - Moolap

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 45 and a high proportion of seniors. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the Victorian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (14.3%) than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the dominant language here, and the 8.0% who use another language at home is far below the national figure. Very few people speak little or no English, with the rate sitting at just 1.0%.

A large number of residents report no religion, which is well above the national average and has risen by 19 points since 2011. Christianity remains common, accounting for 42.8% of the population.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. While the share of people who completed Year 12 has risen nearly 10 points since 2011, it remains far below the Victorian average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,161 per week. Only 9.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.5% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, and 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for others is more common than in most areas, though the number of people caring for children has fallen since 2011. Volunteering is less frequent here than in most other similar areas.

There are 302 First Nations people in the area. This group faces higher unemployment (12.7%) and much lower Year 12 completion rates (32.0%) compared to the state average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home. This is partly because 34.7% of people live alone, while one-parent families make up a very high share of households at 22.1%.

Detached houses are very common, making up 86.4% of all dwellings. Renting is more common than in the state average, but the typical weekly rent of $300 is well below the national figure.

Public transport stops are very numerous, though only 1.5% of people use them to commute. Most people drive to work, and working from home is less common here than in most other areas.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. However, the number of recent overseas arrivals has risen since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (53.0%) than in most other areas. Many of those employed work in health care and social assistance, with a higher unemployment rate than the state average.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged for both job skills and access to resources. Population growth has also slowed, with a recent decline that is well below the state trend.

The area is generally cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 19.9 degrees. Annual rainfall is around 550mm, which is about the same as across Victoria.

The area is very walkable, with 97.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, it is harder to reach groceries and schools on foot than in most other Victorian areas.