Rosebud - McCrae

Rosebud - McCrae is much older than the rest of the state, with 33.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.0%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 76.3% of residents born in Australia. This is far below the Victorian average of 30.0% born overseas.

English is the primary language here, with only 6.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents claim no religion, accounting for 47.3% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 14.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 43.2%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the state average, with the usual household earning $1,155 a week. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health needs are high here, as 38.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 9.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.4% of people providing support, which is a little above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations community includes 311 people, with an unemployment rate of 8.2% that is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per household. There is a high number of people living alone (34.8%) and one-parent families (18.2%) compared to most areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 41.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses, which make up 84.9% of dwellings.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport. It is a long commute to the city, taking about 59 minutes on average.

Migration is steady, with 38.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much lower than in most areas at 5.1%.

Working rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 46.7% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also far below the state average at 49.0%.

The area ranks lower than most similar places for overall advantage, with a score of 3 out of 10. Population growth has been much slower than the state average since 2021.

The climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 19.2 degrees. Rainfall is well above the Victorian average at 784mm annually.

While 95.9% of homes are within a short walk of a park, the overall walkability is lower than the state average. Access to health services and schools within a 15-minute walk is far below the Victorian average.