Sunbury - South

The population is balanced across age groups, with children under 15 and seniors both making up around 18% of the community. About 1.1% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the Victorian average.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for over 35% of the population. Only 19% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 83.9% of the community. Only 11.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

Nearly half of the community (48.6%) identifies as Christian, while 40.7% have no religion, which is slightly above the national figure.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than the national average, with 19.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the local schools have a higher average advantage score than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,727, which is about the same as the Victorian average. Those earning $3,000 or more per week make up 19.4% of households, slightly below the state figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 33.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than the national average at 12%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 14.6% of people provide unpaid care and 29.1% care for children. Conversely, the volunteering rate of 11.2% is much lower than most areas.

First Nations people in the area have a much higher typical personal income ($878) and a far higher Year 12 completion rate (55.8%) compared to national figures.

Families are common, though one-parent families (16.1%) and people living alone (27.8%) are both more frequent here than in most other areas.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 80.2% having three or more bedrooms, which is well above the state average. About 76% of dwellings are separate houses.

While most people drive to work, the area is well-served by public transport, with a number of stops and departures that are much higher than most similar areas.

The area is seeing a lot of movement, with 40.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.5% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61.3%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance and construction.

The area is growing rapidly, with a population increase of 17.1% since 2021. It is home to 1,240 businesses, more than about 68% of similar areas.

The local climate is cooler and drier than average, with average annual rainfall and maximum temperatures that are both much lower than most similar areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as many homes are far from health services and schools. However, 94.5% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park.