Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff

This is a very old community; 42.9% of residents are aged 65 or over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.8% born here. Only 11.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the 27.7% national average.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.6% of residents. Only 3.5% use another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Irreligious views are common here, with 43.4% of people reporting no religion, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The community is highly qualified, with 36.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%.

While typical household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,521 a week, a higher than average 12.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.2% of residents, which is well above the national average.

Volunteerism is very high, with 26.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 4.1%.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 19 people. Those who identify as First Nations are far older and earn more than the state and national averages.

Homes are typically small, with just 2.1 people per dwelling, and 30.8% of residents live alone, which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.4% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 0.4% of people commuting by public transport. However, working from home is much more common here than elsewhere, at 30.3%.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 43.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is higher than most areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to the rest of the country, at 45.9%. Unemployment is very low at 2.9%, well below the national figure.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% of all areas for overall advantage and job skills.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with a maximum temperature of 19.5 degrees and annual rainfall of 660mm.

While most people live within a short walk of a park, the area is generally less walkable than the state average, particularly for reaching groceries and health services.