Browns Plains

The area is far older than the national figure, with 28.3% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 21.2% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, Irish, or German. Only 10.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average.

English is the only language used at home by 98% of residents. No one in the community speaks little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with 69.7% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.3%, which is well below the state and national figures.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher are more common than in most similar areas, though the 20.5% figure is still well below the state average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

High earners are well represented, with 39.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. However, the typical weekly household income of $1,406 is below the state average.

People with a long-term health condition are much more common here than in most areas, at 34.3%. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

This is a highly active community where 21.7% of people volunteer, well above the state average. Residents also provide a high amount of unpaid care for children and housework.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 66 years, which is far older than the national figure of 24 years.

Families with children are common, and the area has far fewer people living alone than the state average. One-parent families are also much less common here than in most other areas.

Every single home here is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. Most households have multiple vehicles, with 65.8% owning three or more.

The population is very stable, with only 16.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very high, with 69.9% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture or as managers.

Browns Plains is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within walking distance of groceries, health services, or schools.