Bald Hills

The area has a higher proportion of children than most similar places, though it has far fewer seniors than the state or national figures. About 49.5% of residents are married, while 37.4% have never married.

Bald Hills is very homogenous, with 93.9% of people born in Australia. This is far below the national average for overseas births, which sits at 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 96.5% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below both the Victorian and national figures.

About 55.3% of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.6% report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

A higher number of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. Many adults have qualifications in engineering and health.

Typical weekly family income is about $2,125, which is around the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is far below the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and the rate of mental health conditions is much higher than the national figure of 8.8%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with much higher rates of people caring for children and doing housework than in most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only a few people identifying as First Nations.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. About 70% of families consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 100% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is very high, as 62.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27.5% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, although the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care or agriculture.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.