Barrys Reef

Children under 15 make up 25.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state average, there is a very high rate of de facto relationships at 26.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 10.3% born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30.0%. English and Irish ancestries are the most common heritage groups here.

English is the only language spoken at home, although 7.7% of people use another language, which is higher than most similar areas. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

A large majority of residents, 69.2%, have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly educated, with 46.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is reflected in the workforce, where 55% of people work as professionals.

Typical family income is $2,124 a week, about the same as the national figure, but typical household income is much lower than most areas at $1,125. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state, affecting 33.3% of people. However, no residents require help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 36.7%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This active spirit extends to the home, where 46.7% of people do over 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Living alone is very common here, with 42.9% of people in single-person homes, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Typical households are small, with 2.2 people per home.

Every home in the area is a separate house, though they are smaller than average, with 57.1% having three or more bedrooms. No one is renting, and 19% own their home outright, which is far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute by transit. This is consistent with the high 40% of people who work from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 61.8% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 66.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Many residents work in retail trade or professional and technical services.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.