Briar Hill

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 42. However, it also has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas, at 19.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 10.1% of people use a language other than English at home—much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A majority of the community reports no religion at 50.2%, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

The community is highly educated, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 64.3%.

Incomes are high here; the typical weekly family income is $2,374, which is a little above the national figure. About 26.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.7% of residents, which is a little above the state average. Around 4.5% of people need help with daily activities, a figure slightly below the national average.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care, with 32.1% caring for children, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%.

There are 32 First Nations people in the area. While their typical income is much lower than most areas, Year 12 completion among this group is far above the national average at 52.4%.

Couples with children make up the majority of households at 59.1%. One-parent families are slightly more common here than in most other areas, at 15.3%.

Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 85.6% of homes. Renting is much less common than across Australia, while typical weekly rents of $411 are a little above the national figure.

Working from home is very common here, with 32.4% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure of 21.0%. Most households have at least one car, and only 2.3% have none.

The population is relatively stable; 31.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is active, with 65.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

The area is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, and public transport. This high walkability is supported by an abundance of nearby health services and groceries.