Clifton Springs

The community is older than the state and national average, with 25.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 4.4 points since 2011. While children under 15 make up 17.4% of the population, the typical resident is 45.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.3%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (15.2%) than the Victorian average of 30.0%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.0% of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the population reports no religion (47.4%), a figure that rose 22 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

About 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion has risen 10 points since 2011 to reach 49.5%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,424, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 9.8 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, at 11.2%.

Unpaid care is a common feature of the area, with 14.0% of people providing unpaid care and 24.7% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly.

There are 228 First Nations people in the area. This group has a very low unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Family sizes are typical for the state, with 2.4 people per home. One-parent families make up 14.4% of households, slightly more than the Victorian average.

The area is dominated by separate houses (95.5%), and 88.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 40.3% of homes owned outright.

Car use is essential, as 62.5% of people drive to work and only 0.8% use public transport. Very few homes (2.3%) have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 46.3% of people moving in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas are much lower than the state average.

About 57.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national figure. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

The area has a moderate level of advantage and is home to 1,008 businesses. Its population has continued to grow by 7.1% since the 2021 census.

The area receives 687mm of annual rainfall, which is well above the Victorian average of 510mm.

Walkability is low, with a score of 4.4 and fewer amenities within a 15-minute walk than the state average. Most residents live within a short walk of a park, but few are near health services or groceries.