Ayrford

Ayrford is far younger than the national average, with 30.8% of people being children under 15 and no one aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas, at 15.6%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 92.3% born here and no residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the Victoria average of 27.6%.

More than half of the residents (51.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 13.3% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $1,625, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 12.8% having a long-term health condition and no one needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 20.7% of people providing care and 31.0% caring for children, which is well above the state average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victoria average.

Families with children make up 52.9% of the community, while one-parent families are not present in the area.

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375. The usual monthly home-loan payment is $1,824.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, leaving residents entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (65.5%) compared to both the state and national averages.

Ayrford is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.