Ocean Grove

The area is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 44. This is reflected in the age structure, where seniors and older adults make up nearly half the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 11.5% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with 92.4% of people using it at home. Only 3.4% use another language, which is far below the Victoria average.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 48.5%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.9%.

The workforce is well-qualified, with 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Australian average.

Families in Ocean Grove generally earn more than those in other areas, with 25.2% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.8% of residents. Mental health and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Community participation is very high, with 18.7% of people volunteering, well above the state average. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common than elsewhere.

First Nations residents are fewer in number than in most similar areas. However, they have a Year 12 completion rate of 56.8%, which is far above the national figure.

Family stability is high, with 58.9% of homes being couples with children. The number of people living alone is well below the state average.

Separate houses are the norm here, making up 93.8% of all homes. This is far above the state average, and 41.7% of these homes are owned outright.

Car dependence is high, with 54% of people driving to work and only 0.5% using public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 43.8% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Unemployment is very low at 2.6%, though full-time employment is lower than the state average. Many residents work in health care, construction, and education.

Ocean Grove is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It also has a high number of businesses compared to similar areas.

The area experiences a maximum temperature of 19.6 degrees, which is lower than most areas, and annual rainfall of 610mm.

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, it is far harder to reach schools or health services on foot than in the typical Victorian suburb.