Bunyip - Garfield

The community is a little older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40. Children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Bunyip - Garfield is very homogenous, with 82.0% of people born in Australia. The proportion of overseas-born residents is far below both the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 90.0% of the community. The share of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 44.3%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.6%.

The area has a much lower rate of Year 12 completion and bachelor degrees than most similar areas. However, it has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical weekly household income is $1,897, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are around the middle for similar areas.

A little more than a quarter of residents have a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are a little below the national figure at 4.3%.

Community involvement is high, with more people volunteering and doing unpaid housework than in most similar areas. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. This group has a much lower unemployment rate than the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a low number of people living alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 97.8% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 35.9% of houses are owned outright, well above the national figure.

Car dependence is very high, with 78.3% of homes owning two or more vehicles. Only 0.8% of people commute by public transport, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national figure.

The local workforce is active, with a higher rate of people working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Construction is the most common industry, employing 18.4% of the workforce.

The area ranks very high for access to money and resources. While it has a high number of businesses, it ranks lower for overall education and job skills compared to similar areas.

The area receives far more rainfall than the Victorian average, with 1,010mm annually. Maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state average.

Most residents are car-dependent, as the walkability score is far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.