Alberton West

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 26.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.2% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (6.6%) than the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below that of Victoria and Australia.

About 40.8% of residents report having no religion, which is slightly above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 47.4%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 41.3% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state figure of 61.8%.

Typical household and personal incomes are much lower than the national figure. For example, the typical personal weekly income is $525, which is well below the national average of $805.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.5% of the population. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with a far higher rate of people doing 15+ hours of housework (38.8%) than the state average. Volunteering is also well above the national figure at 20.9%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Living arrangements are distinct, with a far higher rate of people living alone (36.7%) compared to the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 53.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are also far below the national average at $210.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. The drive time to the city is among the highest at 149 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 22.2% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national average at 6.8%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.