Breakwater

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. De facto relationships are well above the national average, while children under 15 are well below the state and national levels.

About 14.9% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the Victorian and Australian averages. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, both at around 36%.

Using another language at home is much more common here than in similar areas, though it remains far below the state and national figures. English is the main language for 78.3% of residents.

A large proportion of the community—46.4%—reports having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

Educational qualifications are far below the state and national figures, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.5% completing Year 12. However, there are more schools within 3km than in about 89% of similar areas.

Incomes are generally much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,077 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are prominent here, with mental health conditions and long-term health issues occurring well above state and national levels. About 9.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

The area has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar areas. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, falling well below the state and national averages.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $483 is a little below the national figure, and the typical age of 22 is a little younger than the state and national averages.

One-parent families and people living alone are both far above the state and national averages. Because of this, homes are smaller, with only 2.1 people per home.

Renting is very common here, with 38.4% of households renting, which is well above the national average. While separate houses are the most common type, the area has far fewer three-bedroom homes than most other areas.

Public transport use is much higher than in similar areas, supported by a high number of stops. However, only 8.9% of people work from home, a figure far below the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 37.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well above the state and national averages.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to similar areas. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure, with many people working in health care and construction.

Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport or a park, but the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.