Avalon

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. About 18% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the national average.

People born overseas make up 21.2% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas but well below the 27.7% national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

About 18.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the use of Arabic, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.

More than half of residents (52.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.1% completing Year 12. However, there are four schools within 3 km, which is more than most similar areas.

High-earning households are common, with 37% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Conversely, typical personal weekly income is $511, which is well below the national figure of $805.

Mental health conditions are reported by 5.5% of residents, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%. Other health figures, including those needing help with daily activities, are around the national middle.

Unpaid care is a significant part of life here, with 35.6% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, making it smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 72% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in Avalon is a separate detached house. A huge 52.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%, while only 9.6% of households rent.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. While there are several bus stops, the walk to the nearest one can take over an hour.

Recent movement is lower than the state average, with 28.7% of people moving in the last five years compared to 40% across Victoria. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.6% of the population.

About 57.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%.

Avalon is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services.