Dromana

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 30.8% of people aged 65 and over. This is mirrored by a much lower proportion of children under 15, which fell to 13.4% by 2021.

Most residents were born in Australia (73.7%), and English is the most common ancestry at 40.8%. The proportion of people born overseas is 18.9%, which is well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 85.5% of the area. Only 8.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 43.6% of the population. This figure rose significantly by 18 points since 2011.

About 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 49.1% completed Year 12. Both figures are well below the national average, though they have risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,398, which is well below the state figure of $1,759. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 12 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.8% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 6.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 14.3% of people providing such support. This is much higher than in most similar areas.

There are 119 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations population is noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 21.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone—28.6%—which is well above the national figure.

Home ownership is very strong, with 42.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Separate houses make up 80.6% of dwellings, and 80% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Car dependence is high, as only 0.6% of people commute by public transport. While 21.3% of people work from home, the average walk to the nearest transit stop is 58 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42% of people moving house in the last five years. Conversely, recent arrivals from overseas are much lower than in most areas.

Only 52.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. The local workforce is largely employed in construction, health, and retail.

The area is more advantaged than about 60% of similar regions, with 1,386 businesses operating locally.

Dromana is cooler and wetter than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 19.1°C and annual rainfall of 826mm.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as just 29.4% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. However, almost everyone (97.8%) lives within a 15-minute walk of a park.