Charlemont

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 31. Children under 15 are much more common here than in most similar areas, and the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the Victorian average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 81.9% of the community. Those who use another language at home make up 13.9% of the population, which is well below the national and state figures.

A large proportion of the community—47.8%—reports having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 63.7% of residents completing Year 12. Around 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is slightly above the national average.

Typical weekly personal and household incomes are a little above the state and national figures. While typical family income is about the same as the rest of the country, there are fewer high earners making $2,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.3% of people. Long-term health conditions and those needing help with daily activities are also slightly more frequent than the national average.

The community has a high rate of unpaid childcare, with 31.0% of people caring for children—well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering and general unpaid care are less common than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, but residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 62.2%, which is far above the state and national figures. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are also much higher than typical.

Homes here tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Nearly 60% of families are couples with children, and fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 90.4% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 87.2% have three or more bedrooms, though very few are owned outright compared to the rest of the country.

Car use is essential here, as 63.2% of people drive to work and very few homes have no vehicle. While public transport stops are more frequent than in other similar areas, only 1.2% of people use these services to commute.

Movement into the area is exceptionally high, with 73.8% of residents arriving in the last five years. This trend is supported by a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, which is well above the national average.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 3.4% is much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is generally advantaged, with a score that is higher than about 80% of similar areas. This is reflected in strong population growth and a high overall advantage rating.

The local climate is characterized by average annual rainfall of 549mm and a typical maximum temperature of 19.8 degrees, both of which are lower than in many other areas.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is generally not very walkable. Very few residents can reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.