Buxton

This is an older community where 28.4% of residents are seniors, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

The area is predominantly of English and Australian ancestry, with 76.8% of residents born in Australia. While the proportion of overseas-born residents is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language here, with 88.3% of people using it exclusively at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

More than half of the residents (54.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

While 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure. The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, though the typical school is much smaller than in most areas.

Typical incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,367 a week. Only 12% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the Victorian average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 11% of the population.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 21.8% volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care and performing housework.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age of those residents is 60, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes tend to be smaller in occupancy, with a typical 2.2 people per dwelling. This is partly because 28.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (97.9%), with 49.8% owned outright—far above the state average. Renters are rare, making up only 11.2% of households.

The community is highly reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes are well equipped, with 44.9% owning two vehicles and 20.9% owning three.

About 37.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (53.8%) compared to the state average. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.