Cape Schanck

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 31.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and while 16.9% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language for 88.9% of the area, and the 2.6% who use another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the population (49.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

The area is well qualified, with 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average.

Cape Schanck is affluent, with a typical household income of $2,189 per week and 31.9% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, both far above the national figures.

While 30.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, the 3.2% who need help with daily activities is a little below the national average.

Unpaid care is common here, with 19% of people providing unpaid care, a figure well above the national average.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 31, which is noticeably older than the national figure.

The area is dominated by couples, with 47.8% having children and 45.1% without, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Homes here are typically large and secure, with 90.8% having three or more bedrooms and 56.5% owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport for commuting and 33.7% of the workforce working from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

About 54.7% of adults are working or looking for work, and those employed are often in construction, professional, or technical roles.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.