Arcadia South

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the state and national averages. It has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 7.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 54.7%. About 13.7% of the population was born overseas, though this is far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Over half of the population, 56.8%, identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.7%, which is well below the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 19.6% of qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical household incomes are well below the state average, sitting at $1,375 a week. While 20% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, those earning $2,000 or more personally are much rarer than in other areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.8% of people living with a long-term condition. This is reflected in the 10.5% who need help with daily activities, a figure well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 22.2% of people providing unpaid care, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, 28.4% of residents care for children unpaid.

There are seven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $225, which is far below the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. One-parent families make up 20% of the community, which is much higher than in most areas.

Every single home in Arcadia South is a separate house, and 93.3% have three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure, typical monthly mortgage payments are far lower at $867.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle, and most have two or three.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 42.1% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, a rate slightly above the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas at 68.2%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance or agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.