Big Hill

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and children under 15 making up 24.2% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%, and there is a much higher rate of de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.8% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. The 4.3% of people using another language at home is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

More than half of the population (54.1%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.2%.

A higher-than-usual 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this remains well below the national average. Most of the workforce is qualified in engineering, management, or health.

Typical weekly household income is $1,771, which is slightly higher than the national figure. Higher-earning households making $3,000 or more a week are more common here than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions at 24.6%. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Providing unpaid care is much more common here than elsewhere, with 15.8% of people helping others. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children unpaid, which is far above the state average.

First Nations people make up 5% of the population, well above the state average. This community is notably young, with a typical age of just 10 years.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is driven by a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 70.9% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.1% of dwellings being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 83.5% of houses have three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

The population is relatively stable, with only 32.8% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.3%. The most common industries for workers are retail, manufacturing, and health care.

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for most residents.