Kinglake

The community is older than the state and national figures, and the number of seniors has risen 7.0 points since 2011. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.1% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas-born residents, who make up only 9.8% of the population.

English is the primary language for 86.2% of residents. Use of other languages at home is much lower than most areas, and only 0.4% of people speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (55.6%) report no religion, a figure far above the state and national averages. This trend has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 15.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen 3.4 points since 2011 to reach 46.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,809, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $550.

Mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the state. People needing help with daily activities make up 4.5% of the population, which is lower than most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though it has fallen 8.2 points since 2011. Unpaid care for others is also high, with 15.0% of people providing such support.

First Nations residents in Kinglake have a typical personal income of $1,024, which is far above the national figure. A much higher proportion than most areas speak a First Nations language.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (60.3%) and far fewer people living alone compared to the state average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98.7%), and renting is very rare at just 5.2%. Three or more bedrooms are found in 84.3% of homes, far above the national figure.

Car dependence is very high, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 39.9% owning two and 23.3% owning three.

The population is very stable, with only 26.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the lowest in the country at 1.9%.

The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is much lower than most areas. Construction is the largest industry, employing 19.8% of the workforce.

The community has high access to money and resources, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas. Overall advantage is slightly above the national average.

The area is much wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,106mm and a typical maximum temperature of only 17.6 degrees.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.6. Most residents live far from basic services, with no health services within a 15-minute walk.