Allendale

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the state and national average. While children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, the community has fewer seniors than most similar areas.

English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries here. Only 13% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the dominant language, with 91.9% of people using it exclusively at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the rest of the state.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 44.9%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than in many similar areas, with 23.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is well below the state average.

Typical weekly family income is $2,083, which is about the same as the national figure. However, only 10.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 13.5%.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 22.6% volunteering, which is well above the state average. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical personal income of $749 and a typical age of 42, both of which are higher than the state and national figures.

Most homes are couples with children (63.8%), though there is a slightly higher rate of people living alone compared to the state average. One-parent families are well below the national figure.

All dwellings are separate houses, and 44.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 5.3% of households.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and the typical drive to the city takes 86 minutes.

About 29.6% of the population moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.5% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the proportion of people working full-time is far below the state average. Many residents work in construction, education, or the arts.

Allendale is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.