Bonnie Brook

The typical resident is 39 years old, which is a little older than the national figure. While seniors make up nearly one-fifth of the population, children under 15 are well below the state and national averages at 13.5%.

People born overseas make up 37.5% of the population, a figure well above both Victoria and Australia. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Indian, Irish, and Italian.

Language diversity is very high here, with 36.6% of people using another language at home, which is far above the national average. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

The community is strongly religious, with 61.9% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 15.9%, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, though the 21% of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the state average. The area is well-served by schools, with 15 within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure. However, very few people earn $2,000 or more a week, a result that is much lower than most other areas.

The need for help with daily activities is much higher here than in most areas, affecting 8.4% of people. About 30.3% of residents live with a long-term health condition, such as arthritis or asthma.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas at 12.8%. Similarly, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is well below the national average.

There are three First Nations people living here, and the typical age for this group is just 3 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 24 years.

Homes here are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling. More than half of all households are couples with children.

Most people live in separate houses, and 41.1% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure. However, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,248, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available, and no one commutes by public transport.

The community has seen significant movement, with 62.6% of people moving here in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.8%, well below the state average. Many residents work in construction, education, or health care, and 21.7% work from home.

Walking to local services is very difficult, as 0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. The walkability score is very low, reflecting a high reliance on cars.