Upwey - Tecoma

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, while the proportion of seniors has risen to 14.6% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 17.1% born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Only 6.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

People with no religion make up 62.6% of the area, among the highest for its level. This figure has risen by 21 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 65.6% completing Year 12, both of which are above national levels.

Household incomes are strong, with the typical weekly family income at $2,477. This is higher than most similar areas, and 27.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

While only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, the area has a mental health condition rate of 10.9%, which is much higher than most other areas.

Community participation is high, with 18.4% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is also common, as 32.9% of residents care for children, a figure well above the national average.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 40 people. This group is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 32.

Homes here are larger than usual, typically holding 2.7 people. Only 19.3% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, at 97.7%. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 10.8% of households renting, far below the national figure.

Cars are essential, as only 2.4% of homes have no vehicle. However, working from home has surged to 28.6%, well above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the Victorian average of 40%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 70.7%. The unemployment rate is low at 4.0%, slightly below the state average.

The area has very high access to money and resources, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas. Overall advantage is high, with a score of 1,050 compared to the national average of 1,000.

The local climate is quite cool and wet, with an average maximum temperature of 18.3 degrees and annual rainfall of 1,234mm, which is far above the state average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, only 51.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.