Adams Estate

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 41. However, 25.3% of residents are children, which is well above the state and national figures.

No one in this area was born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the main language for the vast majority, though 7.2% of people use another language at home, including Greek. This is higher than most similar areas, despite being far below the state average.

Religious views are split evenly, with 39.8% of people identifying as Christian and 39.8% reporting no religion. This is about the same as the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 23.8% completing Year 12. This is far below the Victorian average.

Typical personal income is $599 a week, which is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure much lower than most areas.

About 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average. This is consistent with 3.6% of residents needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 27.1% of people doing over 15 hours a week. However, volunteering is very low at 5.1%, well below the national figure.

There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. This helps explain why 48.5% of households are couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house, and 85.2% have three or more bedrooms. While 40.7% are owned outright, no one in the area rents.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least two vehicles. No one commutes by public transport, and there are no PT stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with only 26.7% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Unemployment is 9.1%, which is well above the state and national figures. Many residents work in retail trade or construction, with 55.6% employed full-time.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.