Arcadia

Residents are generally older than the state average, with 19.3% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.0% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, which stands at 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Most residents identify as Christian at 55.7%, while 35.8% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, though the 17.7% with a bachelor degree or higher is still well below the national average.

Typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure at $2,150 a week, and the area has a higher proportion of high earners than most similar places.

Health outcomes are slightly better than the state average, with a lower number of people needing help with daily activities and fewer long-term health conditions.

Volunteering is a standout feature here, with 30.9% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded in this area, though those identified have a median personal income far above the state average.

Family life is central to the community, with 61.6% of homes being couples with children and far fewer people living alone than is typical for Victoria.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 50.0% owned outright—far above the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than in most other areas.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available.

The population is very settled, as only 25.6% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Job activity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 71.3% of adults working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

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