Arthurs Creek

The community is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 52 and over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. Children under 15 make up only 11.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Scottish, or Irish. Only 10% of the population was born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 46.4%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average at 21.2%.

Typical household incomes are much higher than in most other areas, with 31.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, well above the national figure.

Residents generally report good health, with rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues being lower than most areas and below the state average.

This is a very active community, with 24.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations residents here have a typical personal income that is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be large, with a typical 2.9 people per household. Family units are common, as 62.2% of households are couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 91.1% having three or more bedrooms. Over half of these homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and 0% of homes without a motor vehicle. Most households own three or more vehicles.

The population is very stable, as only 17.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 62.5% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries for local workers include construction, health care, and agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. Due to the steep terrain and lack of local shops or transport, no homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.