Wyndham

The area is much younger than the national figure, with 25.2% of people being children under 15. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 7.7% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.

Birthplaces are diverse, as 48.0% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian ancestry is the most common, accounting for 17.3% of the population.

Almost half of the community (49.8%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, with only 23.4% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the state and national figures. Hinduism is a significant faith, held by 14.5% of residents.

Education levels have risen sharply since 2011, with 32.3% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the state average at $2,014. High earners are more common here than in most areas, with 23.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 19.1% having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most other areas.

A high proportion of people (33.9%) provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. However, only 8.7% of the community volunteers, which is among the lowest for its level.

There are 2,565 First Nations people in the area. Typical personal incomes for this group are a little above the national figure.

Homes are larger and more crowded than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Most households are couples with children (70.0%), while very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (88.0%), with 91.0% of homes having three or more bedrooms. However, outright home ownership is far below the national figure at 18.1%.

Cars are essential here, as only 3.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. While most people drive, 25.2% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase since 2011.

The population is very mobile, with 49.6% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.3% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.8%) compared to the national figure. Full-time employment is also well above the national average, though the unemployment rate is a little higher.

The area is seeing massive growth, with the population increasing by 17.2% since the last census, which is well above the state average.

The local climate is relatively mild, with average maximum temperatures and annual rainfall that are about the same as the rest of Victoria.

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