Monbulk - Silvan

The population has grown slightly to 5,816 people since 2011. Residents are generally older than those in the state and nation, with 18.2% aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 5.0 percentage points over the last decade.

Most people here were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. Only 5.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 56.1%. This is far above the national figure and represents a 20 percentage point increase since 2011.

While 20.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Year 12 completion rose 7.7 percentage points since 2011 to reach 54.0%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,872, which is about the same as the state and national figures. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose significantly by 18 percentage points since 2011.

About 29.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 4.3% of the population.

Community spirit is high, with 18.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, as 15.0% of residents provide unpaid care.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, with 29 people residing here. The typical personal income for this group is $474, which is well below the state figure.

Homes here are larger than most, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 62.9% of families.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 97.2% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is very strong, as 40.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Car dependence is very high, with 55.9% of workers driving and only 0.5% using public transport to commute. Very few homes (2.4%) have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as only 28.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also very low at 3.4%.

Unemployment is very low at 3.2%, which is well below the state and national figures. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring 9 out of 10 for access to money and resources. This puts it in a stronger position than about 90% of similar areas.

The region is much wetter than most of Victoria, with an average annual rainfall of 1,212mm. Temperatures are generally mild, with an average maximum of 19.4 degrees.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.6. This is partly due to the steep terrain and the fact that only 45.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.