Lorne - Anglesea

This is an older community where the typical resident is 55, 17 years older than the state and national figures. Seniors make up 31.6% of the population, a figure that rose 9 points since 2011, while children under 15 are much less common at 12.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.9%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (11.8%) than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (55.4%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen 21 points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.3%.

The area is highly qualified, with 38.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly to 65.8% since 2011.

Typical personal weekly income is $881, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, with 15.7% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 11 points since 2011.

While 30.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure, the number of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas at 4.1%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.4% of people helping out, far above the national figure. This is consistent with a higher rate of people providing unpaid care (14.5%) and those doing significant unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they are far older than the national average with a typical age of 41. About 10.7% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per household. This is partly because nearly 30% of people live alone and there are far fewer one-parent families compared to most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (92.4%) and a high rate of outright ownership at 53.1%. While rentals are uncommon, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,167, which is higher than most areas.

Cars are essential here, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport and the drive to the city takes about 105 minutes. However, 30.4% of people work from home, well above the national figure.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 42.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.8% of the population, which is a little below the national average.

The local workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 54.1% of adults working or looking for work. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.5%.

The community enjoys a high level of overall advantage, ranking in the top 20% of areas for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is cooler and wetter than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 17.9 degrees and annual rainfall of 739mm.

While almost everyone lives within 15 minutes of a park, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. This is due to its steep terrain and the fact that many homes are far from shops, health services, and schools.