Ascot

The community is older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 44. Residents are more likely to be in de facto relationships than in other similar areas, and about 18.3% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over.

The area has a very low proportion of overseas-born residents at 6.5%, which is far below the Victorian figure of 30%. Most people identify as Australian or English, and very few residents were born outside Australia.

English is the only language used at home by 94.6% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, far below both the state and national figures.

About 45.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 32.3% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are mixed, with a higher-than-usual 18.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national averages.

Typical household income is $2,027 a week, which is a little above the national figure. While the typical family income is about the same as the state average, very few people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, at just 3.2%. About 28% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

This is a highly active community for volunteering, with 28.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with nearly 20% of residents providing unpaid care.

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The typical person in this group is far older than the national average at 34.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Most are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 93.3% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is very high at 60%, though those with mortgages pay a typical monthly payment that is higher than the state average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as every household owns at least one vehicle. This is reflected in the workplace, where 47.2% of people work from home—far above the national figure of 21%.

The community is very stable, with only 6.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national trend of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a higher-than-average 72.4% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. Only 45.5% of homes are within a short walk of a park.