Attwood

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the Victorian and national figures. While the population is larger than most similar areas, there are far fewer seniors and people in de facto relationships than usual.

Italian and English heritage are prominent here, with 23.6% of people born overseas. This is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Victorian and national averages.

About 27.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is among the highest rates for its level. This diversity is reflected in the use of Italian, Greek, and Arabic, and a higher than usual number of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is much more common here than in other similar areas. The number of people reporting no religion is far below both the state and national figures.

The area has a high rate of Year 12 completion and 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas. It is well served by 25 schools within 3 kilometres.

Attwood is a wealthy area where typical family and household incomes are much higher than most similar areas. Over 32% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national and state figures.

Residents generally report better health than those in similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions. About 68% of people have no long-term health conditions.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than the state and national figures.

There are 17 First Nations people living here. This group is far older than the state and national average, and their typical personal income is well above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national average. Consequently, very few people live alone compared to other areas.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 97.5% of all homes. Renting is very uncommon, and 40.8% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents rely on cars, with 58.9% driving to work and 77% of homes having two or more vehicles. While public transport stops are close by, only 0.8% of people use it to commute.

The community is very stable, with a far lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state and country.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, the area is far below the state average for walking access to groceries and health services.