Blackwarry

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the state and national figures. There are no children or seniors in the area, though de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most people were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage are far less common than in the state or nationally. The most frequent ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large majority of people report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation recorded.

Year 12 completion is far below the national figure, and adults with a bachelor degree or higher are also well below the state average. Many residents hold a diploma or a certificate.

Typical weekly family income is a little above the national figure, though typical personal and household incomes are a little below. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

More people here have a long-term health condition or need help with daily activities than in most similar areas. Arthritis, diabetes, and mental health conditions are the most common issues.

Unpaid care and housework are very common, with figures far above the state and national averages. However, the proportion of volunteers is among the lowest for this level.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Family sizes are about the same as the national figure, with couples with children making up 45.2% of households. One-parent families are well below the state average.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national and state figures. There are slightly fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. It takes over two hours to drive to the city.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 52.8% of people moving into the area in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state and national figures.

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