Bellbridge

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50 and a high number of seniors. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 10.7% born overseas, which is far below the Victorian and national figures.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.8% of people using another tongue at home—a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 44.8% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes sit a little below the national figure at $1,413, though a higher-than-usual proportion of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas, and mental health conditions are a little above the national figure.

This is a highly active community where volunteering and unpaid care are much more common than the state average. There is also a very high number of former Defence Force members.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 44, which is far older than the Victorian and national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children or couples without children, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 94.7% of dwellings being detached. These homes are typically large, as 88.2% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

Movement into the area is lower than the state average, with 32.3% of people moving in the last five years.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, though the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure.

While almost everyone can walk to a park or the shops, the area is mostly car-dependent due to a lack of public transport and health services within walking distance.