Cape Woolamai

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, 18.9% of the population are children under 15, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.2% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language spoken in 83.4% of homes. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of the community, 55.7%, report having no religion, which is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A higher than usual proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 22.5%, though this remains well below the state average. About 50.8% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,471, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Around 16.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (3.7%) than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.6%, matching the national average.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.2% of people providing unpaid care and 27.2% caring for children, both of which are higher than most areas.

There are 26 First Nations people in the area. This group has a much higher Year 12 completion rate (60%) and higher personal income than the national figures.

Families with couples and children make up 57.5% of households. A higher than average 26.4% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (88.1%), with 84.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 36.3% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are the primary way to get to work, with 56.8% of people driving. While many live within a short walk of a bus stop, no one uses public transport to commute.

The community has seen significant movement, with 38.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals account for 7.6% of the population.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 49.4%. The most common industries for local workers are construction, education, and health care.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, with many residents living within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, though no one lives within that distance of a school or health service.