Ballendella

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 56 and 34.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.2% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.2% were born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 91.7% of residents. This means the area has far fewer people using another language at home compared to the national figure.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 42.5% of people identifying as Christian and 41.7% reporting no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 29.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical family earning $1,208 per week. Only 11.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the 22.6% seen across Australia.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.3% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 6.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 29.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than most areas at 10.4%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

One-parent families make up 19.1% of the community, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the typical household size of 2.5 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 93% of homes being detached. A high 51.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 20.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the most prominent industry.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.