Campbells Creek

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. However, the community is also home to more children under 15 than most similar areas, and there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.4% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures, though a small number of residents speak little or no English.

A striking 65.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9% and among the highest for similar areas.

The area has a high number of university graduates, with 25.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. While this is much higher than most similar areas, it is still well below the Victorian average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,399, which is well below the state figure of $1,759. Only 11.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate that is lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in other areas, with a higher rate of long-term health conditions and a much higher proportion of people living with a mental health condition.

Residents are highly active in their community; 22.5% are volunteers, which is well above the state average. Unpaid care is also common, particularly for children, where rates are much higher than in most areas.

There are 25 First Nations people living in the area. Their typical household income is well above the state and national figures, though none of the population speaks a First Nations language.

Over half of the households are couples with children. Single-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, and about 26.6% of people live alone.

The community is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 97.2% of homes being detached. Outright home ownership is well above the national figure, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the state average.

Most people rely on cars, with 55.2% driving to work and only 0.7% using public transport. While there are more transport stops than in many similar areas, very few people actually use them for commuting.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.5% of people moving house in the last five years. In contrast, there have been very few recent arrivals from overseas compared to the rest of the state.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, at 46.7%. Many residents work in health care, manufacturing, or education, with 19.5% of the workforce operating from home.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone is within a short walk of a park, very few can reach groceries or health services on foot.