Bellarine

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 36.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (78.7%), and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (12.4%) compared to the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 84.6% of the community. While 5.9% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 46.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 40.8% report no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 30.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%.

Bellarine is much wealthier than most similar areas, with a typical household income of $2,214 per week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

People needing help with daily activities are a little more common here (7.1%) than the national average, though those with long-term health conditions are a little below the national figure.

Volunteering is common, with 21.5% of residents helping out, well above the national figure. A high number of people also provide unpaid care or perform significant unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and those who identify as First Nations are far older than the national typical age of 24.

Families with couples are common, and the typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and a huge 68.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

While 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle, the area has a very high number of public transport stops and services relative to its population size.

The population is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years (25.3%) compared to the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the proportion of people working full-time is far below the national average, likely due to the high number of retirees.

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