Skye - Sandhurst

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors are much less common here, representing only 11.5% of residents.

About 25.2% of people were born overseas, a figure slightly below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 37.4% and 34.4% respectively.

English is the dominant language, and the 15.3% who use another language at home is well below the national figure. Very few residents, just 1.8%, speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 46.0%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant rise from 27.0% in 2011.

About 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the state and national averages. However, Year 12 completion rose to 59.8% over the last decade.

This is a wealthy area where typical household incomes of $2,224 a week are well above the national figure. Higher earners are common, with 28.0% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly.

People needing help with daily activities are less common here than in most areas, at 4.4%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.6%, which is about the same as the national average.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 33.6% of people providing unpaid childcare—well above the national average. In contrast, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 9.7%.

First Nations residents have a much higher typical household income ($2,324) and personal income than most areas. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 55.1%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and a very low 14.1% of people living alone. Most families consist of couples with children, who make up 65.9% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 89.9% of homes being detached. Almost all homes (95.1%) have three or more bedrooms, and renting is far less common than across Australia.

Car reliance is very high, with 59.2% of people driving to work and only 0.7% using public transport. Very few homes, just 1.5%, have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.9% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also fell to 5.4% since 2011.

The workforce is strong, with 71.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas at 62.1%.

The community has high access to money and resources, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 70% of other areas.

The area is slightly cooler than most, with an average maximum temperature of 19.9 degrees. Annual rainfall is 770mm, which is well above the Victorian average.

While 98.9% of homes are near a park, the area is generally less walkable than most of Victoria. Many residents live far from groceries, health services, and schools.