Armstrong Creek

The area is far younger than the national average, with 25.9% of the population being children under 15. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

While 18.9% of residents were born overseas—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 13.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures.

The community is largely non-religious, with 52.4% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Residents are well qualified, with 70.3% having completed Year 12, far above the national figure. Nearly 30% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are strong here; typical weekly personal income is $997, which is a little above the national figure. Households earning $3,000 or more a week are more common than in most similar areas.

While the area has fewer people with long-term health conditions than most, 11.5% of residents report a mental health condition, which is much higher than the national average.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 39.3% of people providing this support—far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are typically very young, with a typical age of 15. They also have much higher rates of Year 12 completion and weekly personal income compared to most similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, and 97.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, while outright home ownership is among the lowest.

Most people rely on cars, with 62.7% driving to work and 53.5% of homes having two vehicles. Only 1.1% of the population commutes using public transport.

The community is highly transient, as 75.2% of people moved here in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as most homes are far from groceries and health services. However, 92.6% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park.