Big Pats Creek

The typical resident is 55, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the population, while children under 15 are much lower than most areas at just 10.0%.

People born overseas make up 16.7% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Victorian figure of 30.0%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

While 11.7% of residents use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages. English remains the dominant language for 91.7% of the community.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 60.0%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for its level.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Only 40.0% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical family income is a little above the national figure at $2,333 per week, though typical household income is well below the national figure at $1,375. Weekly personal income of $850 is about the same as the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, with 43.3% of people affected, which is far above the national figure. This includes mental health conditions for 18.3% of residents, a rate well above the national average.

People who served in the Defence Force make up 5.1% of the population, which is well above the state figure. Unpaid childcare is much lower than most areas, likely because there are so few children in the community.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

People living alone are much more common than in most areas at 33.3%. Because there are no one-parent families, the community consists mostly of couples, with 2.1 people per home.

Every home in the area is a separate house, a figure far above the national average. No one is renting here, and 46.7% of households are paying off a mortgage with a typical monthly payment of $1,895.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community has seen significant movement, with 43.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 60.0%, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure. Common industries include food services, manufacturing, and construction.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.