Anglesea

Anglesea is far older than most areas, with 32% of people aged 65 and over compared to 17.2% nationally. Children under 15 make up only 14.2% of the population, which is well below the Victorian figure of 18%.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 83.5% of residents born in Australia. This means far fewer people were born overseas compared to the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 90.7% of people using only English at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3% for those using another language.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 54.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 39.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 64.6%.

Incomes are generally higher than most areas, with typical weekly family income at $2,156. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 15.7% of the population, well above the national figure of 12.5%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 11.1%.

Volunteerism is a standout feature of the town, with 29% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 41.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per household. Many residents live alone, accounting for 28.4% of households, which is a little above the national figure.

The housing stock is dominated by separate houses (92.9%) and large homes, with 85.4% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 51.2% of homes owned outright.

Cars are essential as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. However, 30.2% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average of 21%.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 43.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the Victorian average of 40%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 54.9%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, education, and construction.

The town is somewhat walkable, with nearly every home within 15 minutes of a park. However, it is far below the state average for walking access to schools and public transport.