Benloch

The area is much younger than most, with 21.7% of the population being children under 15. There is also a higher rate of de facto relationships here, at 15.8%, compared to the national figure of 11.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87% of the community. While 5.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the Victorian average.

Nearly half of the population, 47.8%, report having no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though at 21.2% this remains well below the Victorian average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,958, which is a little above the national figure. Family incomes are also higher than usual for similar areas, averaging $2,250 per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 2.9% needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 29.2% of people helping out, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also much more frequent than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 2.9% of the population. This small group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 8 years, and they report much higher typical incomes.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.9% of households.

Every home in Benloch is a separate house, and 86.7% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare, at only 11.1%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars; there are no public transport stops or routes, and every home has at least one vehicle.

The area is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national average. Many residents work in health, public administration, and transport.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.