Casey - South

The area is far younger than the national figure, with only 8.7% of people aged 65 and over. This contrast is seen in the high number of children, which is well above the Victorian and Australian averages.

Birthplace diversity is high, with 42.9% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian ancestry is particularly common, representing 11.2% of the population.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure and has risen 15 points since 2011. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures.

While the share of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the Victorian average, school completion is high, with 61.4% finishing Year 12.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, and the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 14 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both well below the national average.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with rates well above the national figure, though volunteering is among the lowest for its level.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the Victorian and Australian averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home and a very low number of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 91.4%, and 91.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. However, outright home ownership is far below the national average.

Most people rely on cars, as 62.5% drive to work and very few homes have no vehicle. Working from home has become more common, rising 14 points since 2011.

The community is very mobile, with 47.5% of people moving in the last five years, a rate well above the national figure.

The workforce is active, with a higher-than-average proportion of adults working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the state average.

Population growth since 2021 has been very strong at 16.6%, which is well above the Victorian average of 8.0%.

The area is wetter than the state average, though the typical maximum temperature is slightly lower than the Victorian figure.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is less walkable than the state average for groceries and health services.