Eltham

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 48. It is also less diverse in age and origin, with children under 15 making up only 14.8% of the population, well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (11.4%) than the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion (55.4%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified area; 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. School completion is also high, with 65.5% finishing Year 12.

Household incomes are generally higher than most areas, with 26.4% earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly household income is $1,978, which is a little above the national figure.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 26.8% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care (15.1%) and perform unpaid housework (28.4%) than those in most other areas. Volunteering is also well above the state average at 16.5%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes tend to be large, with 2.8 people per home, a little above the national average. Very few people live alone (10.9%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 93.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 49.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of homes are without a vehicle. While 26.7% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure, almost no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.2% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.8%) compared to the national average. Key industries include health care, agriculture, and education.

Eltham is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average of 6.2. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.