Healesville - Yarra Glen

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, and the number of seniors has risen by 7.1 percentage points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, which is slightly below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with 91.1% of people using it at home. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents report no religion, a figure that rose by 21 percentage points since 2011 and is now far above the national average.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure. However, Year 12 completion rose by 7.1 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,594, which is a little below the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 12 percentage points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 33% of people affected. This is consistent with the older age of the community, as 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework than the national average. Volunteer rates are also higher than usual, though they fell 5.8 percentage points since 2011.

First Nations people make up 2.7% of the population. The typical age for First Nations residents is 28, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Family sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.5 people per home. Couples with children make up 56% of households.

Homes are overwhelmingly separate houses, and ownership is high, with 40.4% of homes owned outright. This is well above the national figure, while the rental rate is far lower.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 56.2% of people driving to work and only 0.3% using public transport. It takes 58 minutes to drive to the city, and 20.1% of the workforce now works from home.

The community is very stable, with a far lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state and nation. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest in the region.

The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is lower than both the state and national figures. Many residents work in construction, health care, or manufacturing.

The area has a high level of access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas. However, overall population growth since 2021 has been among the lowest in the state.

The region is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the Victorian figure. Temperatures are also lower, with the average minimum being much lower than most areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score well below the state average. This is partly due to the steep terrain and a lack of amenities within a 15-minute walk.