Rosedale

The population is slightly older than the state and national typical age of 38. While the number of children under 15 is much lower than in most similar areas, there has been a notable increase in seniors, with those aged 65 and over rising 6.1 percentage points since 2011.

Rosedale is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 12.1% of people born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, and the area has seen very little change in its birthplace makeup since 2011.

English is the dominant language, and the proportion of people using another tongue at home is among the lowest for its level at 2.6%. Consequently, the number of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.

About 38.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a significant shift over the last decade, as the number of people with no religion rose 16 percentage points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 29.5% of residents having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 9.1%, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,487, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, there has been a trend toward higher earnings, with the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 8.4 percentage points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. About 4.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly below the national average.

Volunteer rates have fallen 6.6 percentage points since 2011 to 13.1%. Unpaid care for children is also much lower than in most other areas, at 21.4%.

First Nations people in Rosedale are far older than the national typical age of 24, with a typical age of 34. Unemployment in this group is among the highest for its level at 20.0%, and Year 12 completion is far below the national figure.

Most households consist of couples with children (56.5%) or couples without children (31.7%). People living alone have increased since 2011, now making up 24.0% of the community.

Housing is very affordable compared to the state, with typical weekly rents at $236 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $1,300. Most homes are large, with 85.0% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 60.3% of people drive to work and only 0.5% use public transport. The drive time to the city is among the highest for its level, averaging 124 minutes.

Rosedale is a stable community where few people move; only 23.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 61.4%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure, at 47.9%.

The area has a moderate level of access to money and resources, though it ranks poorly for education and job skills. Its overall advantage score of 954 is slightly below the national average.

Rosedale receives 686mm of annual rainfall, which is well above the Victorian average of 510mm. Temperatures are typical for the state, with an average maximum of 21.1 degrees.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 2.9. Most homes are far from basic services, as only 29.8% are within a 15-minute walk of health services and 38.4% are within reach of groceries.