Grovedale - Mount Duneed

The community is a little younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 36. Around 18.2% of residents are children under 15, which is about the same as the national average.

Most people here were born in Australia (78.4%), and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 84.5% of the community. Only 12% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A large portion of the population identifies as having no religion (46.2%), a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.6%.

About 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little below the national figure. The area has a high number of schools and student enrolments compared to similar places.

Typical weekly household income is $1,779, which is about the same as the national figure. About 19.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents experience higher rates of long-term health conditions than most areas, with 31.3% affected. This includes a mental health condition rate (11.1%) that is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care is common here; 29.6% of people care for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. About 13.8% of residents also spend time volunteering.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 53.4%.

Homes here are larger than most, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 59%.

Large family homes dominate the landscape, with detached houses making up 89.9% of dwellings. This is far above the national average, and 85.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Car travel is the main way to get around, with 61.5% of people driving to work. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 47.1% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much higher than in most similar areas.

A higher number of people are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail.

The population has grown by 15.1% since 2021, a rate well above the state average. The area also hosts a large number of businesses, with 1,766 in total.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 557mm, which is a little above the Victorian average. Maximum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas.

Almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, but far fewer can walk to groceries compared to the state average. The overall walkability is considered somewhat walkable.