Cobblebank - Strathtulloh

This is a very young community where the typical resident is 29, far younger than the state and national typical age of 38. Children under 15 make up 30.6% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over account for only 2.4%.

Overseas birth is common here, with 47.8% of people born outside Australia, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian and Australian ancestries are the most prominent, each representing 16.6% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 54.5% of people using a language other than English at home. Punjabi is the most common non-English language at 23.1%, and 5.5% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas; only 19.7% of people report no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity (35.2%) and Hinduism (10.0%) are notable groups.

Residents are well-qualified, with 72.6% completing Year 12, far above the national figure of 58.8%. About 30.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $2,056, a little above the national figure. While typical personal income is also higher than the national average at $940, only 8.0% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community is very healthy, with only 14.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also among the lowest at 2.8%.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 41.6% of people caring for children, far above the national average. However, volunteering is low at 7.4%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up 1.0% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 19, and shows a very high Year 12 completion rate of 57.5%.

Homes are typically large, with 3.3 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. Couples with children make up the majority at 72.1%, while only 10.6% of people live alone.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 98.2%, and 97.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is mostly through mortgages (62.4%), with only 6.1% of homes owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 1.8% of homes having no motor vehicle. Public transport is limited, with a low number of stops and a 10-minute walk to the nearest one.

The population is highly mobile, with 81.6% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.4% of the community.

Many residents are working or looking for work (72.5%), far above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also high at 65.0%, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national average at 6.6%.

The area is growing rapidly, with a population increase of 67.0% since 2021. It has a strong business presence with 1,400 businesses and an overall advantage score just above the national average.

The local climate is slightly cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 20.0 degrees. Annual rainfall is 508mm, which is about the same as the Victorian average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5, far below the state average of 6.4. Most residents are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but very few can walk to health services or groceries.