Geelong

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Only 16.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30.0%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, combined accounting for over 75% of the population.

English is the primary language for 84.5% of the community. Only 10.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 45.7%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing by 8.6 points since 2011 to reach 25.1%. Year 12 completion is also higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly family income is $2,100, which is about the same as the national figure. High earners are more common here, with 11.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.0% of residents. This includes a mental health condition rate of 10.6%, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 13.6% of people providing unpaid care and 27.9% caring for children. Both figures are much higher than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 43.0%, which is well above the national figure of 37.0%. The unemployment rate for this group is 8.9%, which is also lower than most areas.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. Most families are couples with children, making up 56.8% of households.

Detached houses are very common, making up 87.6% of all homes. This is far above the national figure, and 80.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Cars are the primary way to get to work, while only 1.2% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home has become more common, rising 16 points since 2011.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 42.4% of people having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the national figure.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest industry, employing 16.8% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The population is growing rapidly, with an 8.7% increase since 2021. This growth is a little above the state average.

The area experiences lower temperatures than most, with an average maximum of 19.5 degrees. Annual rainfall is 573mm, which is a little above the state figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from essential services. While 93.9% of people live within a short walk of a park, only 52.5% can reach health services within 15 minutes.