Blind Bight

The typical resident is 39 years old, and the area has a slightly higher proportion of children under 15 than the national average. De facto relationships are also well above the national and state figures.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 84.7% born here, which is far below the Victorian and national averages for overseas birth. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of residents. Only 2.6% use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A striking 56.4% of people here have no religion, which is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Qualification levels are lower than most similar areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,889, which is a little above the national figure. This is higher than most similar areas, though the number of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, and the rate of long-term health conditions is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is much higher than in most similar areas. However, the rate of volunteering is well below the national figure.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is far above the national figure and well above the state average.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home, which is higher than most similar areas. Most households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 98.9% of homes being detached. This is far above the national average, and 93.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential, as 71.4% of workers drive to work and 0% use public transport for commuting. Almost every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is stable, with only 28.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health care, and manufacturing.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, though no homes are within walking distance of a school or health service.