Breakaway Creek

The area is notably young, with the typical age being 32 and children under 15 making up 28.2% of the population, which is far above the state figure. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in the rest of Victoria.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. People most often identify as having Australian, Scottish, English or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or have limited English skills.

A high number of people here report having no religion, at 59.0%, which is far above the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 34.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,089. Despite this, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are in good health, with only 10.3% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the state figure. No one in the community needs help with daily activities or has a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 34.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high rate of people caring for children unpaid, which is also far above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, though the typical First Nations person in the area earns a weekly income of $1,125, which is far above the state and national figures.

The community is dominated by couples with children, who make up 73.3% of families. Households are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home.

Housing is much more affordable than in most similar areas, with typical weekly rents at $168 and typical monthly loan payments at $1,194, both of which are well below state figures.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 16.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national figures.

About 62.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.