Cape Otway

The population is far older than the national typical age of 38, with a typical resident here aged 55. This adult-heavy profile is reflected in the fact that there are no children under 15 in the area.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 52.9%.

While 76.5% of people speak only English, 17.6% of the community uses another language at home, including Greek. This is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.1%.

The community is well-qualified, with 56.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 25% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are much higher than those of most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,124, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 18.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a proportion well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 17.6% having a long-term health condition. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.1% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of participation is seen alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people currently recorded in this area.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per household. Family structures are mainly couples, with 45.5% having children and 40.9% without.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are among the lowest in the country at just $147. Weekly rent is about the same as the national figure, at $351.

The area is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with no public transport routes, stops, or departures available.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 37.8% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 53.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average of 61.1%.

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