Bagshot

The typical resident is 39, and children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is higher than the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.9% were born overseas, which is far below the Victoria average of 30%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.8%. This is well above both the state and national figures.

About 44.9% of residents completed Year 12, and 15.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average. Qualifications are often in engineering, health, or management.

Typical household income is $1,740 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the typical family income of $1,730 is a little below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33% of residents. Asthma and arthritis are the most frequently reported conditions.

Unpaid work is very common in this community, with 19.8% of people providing unpaid care and 31.8% caring for children, both well above the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the typical age for First Nations people is 73, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Family-sized homes are the norm, with 2.8 people per home and very few people living alone. Only 5.7% of households are one-parent families, which is much lower than most areas.

Every home in Bagshot is a separate house, and 86.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at only 7.5%, while 35% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. While there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most areas, the drive time to the city is very long at 113 minutes.

About 31% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job prospects are strong, with 63.3% of people employed full-time and an unemployment rate of only 2.2%, which is lower than most areas.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.