Corio - Lovely Banks

The community is a little younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 36. About 18.4% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the national figure.

About 25% of residents were born overseas, which is a little below the Australian average of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, together making up over 60% of the population.

While English is the main language, 22.6% of people use another language at home. The proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little above the national figure.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 40.9% of people identifying as Christian and 40.4% reporting no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 38.3% of residents completing Year 12. Only 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Incomes in this area are much lower than in most other regions. The typical personal weekly income is $574, which is well below the national figure of $805, and very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 12.3%.

Volunteering rates are well below the national figure at 8.3%. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is a little above the national average.

First Nations people make up 2.3% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21, and personal incomes are well below the national figure.

One-parent families are far more common here than in other areas, making up 25.8% of households. This contributes to the area having more people per home than is typical for most regions.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.6% of homes being detached. Renting is well above the national average at 36.1%, though typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and only 8.7% work from home, which is far below the national figure. While there are many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is among the longest for similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to most areas. However, recent arrivals from overseas are a little above the national average.

Unemployment is a little above the national figure at 7.6%. Many residents work as labourers, technicians, or in trade roles, with 52.5% of adults working or looking for work.

Overall advantage and access to resources are among the lowest for areas at this level. Population growth since 2021 has also been well below the state average.

The area receives a little more annual rainfall than the Victorian average. Both average maximum and minimum temperatures are a little different from the state figures.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a high number of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, access to health services within a short walk is far below the state average.