Tarneit - South

Children under 15 make up 28.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here than in most other areas, at only 6.5%.

The area is highly multicultural, with 49.4% of people born overseas, far above the 27.7% national average. Indian and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 18.9% of residents born in India.

Language diversity is very high, with 56.2% of people using a language other than English at home. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages, and 5.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious groups are well represented, with 35.9% identifying as Christian and 19.2% as Muslim. Only 14.9% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well qualified, with 70.1% having completed Year 12, far above the national average. This is reflected in the workforce, where 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,885, which is about the same as the national figure. However, people earning $2,000 or more a week are less common here than in most other areas.

The community is generally healthy, with only 17.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 34.7% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 50 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age is 20, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes are typically large, with 3.4 people per household, well above the national average of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 74.2% of families.

Large homes dominate the landscape, as 89.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Most people own their home with a mortgage, while only 14.8% own their home outright.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 55.6% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and only 3% have none.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 41.9% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most other areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is higher than the national figure at 7.8%.

The area has a moderate level of advantage compared to other regions, with 1,269 businesses operating in the community.

The local climate features average annual rainfall of 528mm and an average maximum temperature of 20.3 degrees.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services within 15 minutes.