Doreen - South

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up a huge 27.6% of the population. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are far below the national average at just 6.6%.

While 73.6% of residents were born in Australia, there is a diverse mix of ancestries, with English, Italian, Irish, and Indian heritage all represented. People born overseas make up 24.0% of the community, which is well below the Victoria average.

English is the main language for 73.0% of residents, though 24.2% use another language at home. Punjabi, Arabic, Italian, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religion is split almost evenly, with 41.6% identifying as Christian and 41.0% reporting no religion. Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism also have a presence in the community.

Residents are well-qualified, with 67.5% having completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. About 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are higher than in most areas, with the usual personal weekly income reaching $967. The typical family earns $2,261 per week, slightly above the state average.

The community is generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.4% of people, which is well below the national figure. Only 4.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 41.6% of people caring for children, a figure far above the national average. However, local volunteering is much lower than in most other areas at 9.9%.

First Nations people in this area have a typical personal income of $900 and a Year 12 completion rate of 60.3%, both of which are far above the national averages. The typical age for this group is 17, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. Most households consist of couples with children (67.3%), while only 14.8% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (91.6%), and 95.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Most residents are paying off a mortgage, with 61.8% owning their home this way, while outright ownership is far below the national average.

Cars are essential here, as 98.4% of homes own at least one vehicle and 57.1% of workers commute by car. Working from home is also common, accounting for 22.4% of the workforce.

The neighbourhood has seen significant movement, with 54.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.7% of the population.

Employment is high, with 74.7% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and construction, with 62.2% employed full-time.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It is also seeing rapid growth, with the population climbing by 12.8% since 2021.

The local climate features an average annual rainfall of 724mm, which is well above the Victorian average. Average maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state figure.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents also have excellent access to health services and groceries, with scores far above the state average.