Point Nepean

Point Nepean is far older than most of Australia, with the typical age being 53. Children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 76.6% born here. Only 14.4% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 85.5% of residents. Only 6.4% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.0%, which is well above the national figure and has risen significantly since 2011.

About 22.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the state average. However, the proportion of people who finished Year 12 rose by 12 points since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $1,853, which is a little below the state and national figures. While most incomes are lower than average, 12.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.7% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.0%.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.3% of people providing this support, which is a little above the national figure. About 3.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 0.9% of the population. This group is notably younger than the general community, with a typical age of 22.

Homes tend to be small in size, with just 2.2 people per home. This is partly because 30.0% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.2% of all homes. A huge 48.5% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home has become much more common, rising to 25.6% since 2011.

Movement into the area is steady, with 37.9% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 5.7%.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 49.4%. Construction is the most common industry for those employed.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than about 60% of similar areas overall. It is also home to a high number of businesses, totaling 2,120.

The climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 19.2 degrees. Annual rainfall is well above the Victorian figure at 736mm.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 21.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.