Cardinia

The community is noticeably older than the state average, with 20.8% of people aged 65 and over. It has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (3.2%) than most similar areas, while the number of children under 15 is well below the national figure.

Born in Australia for the most part, 82.7% of residents were born here, which is far below the state and national figures for overseas births. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the primary language for 87.4% of the population. While a higher share of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this remains far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A large number of residents have no religion, at 48.0%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.2%.

Education levels are far below the state average, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with a lower rate of Year 12 completion, which stands at 37.2%.

The typical household income is $1,875 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. While 20.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, the typical personal income is a little below the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. The proportions of people needing help with daily activities (2.6%) and those with long-term health conditions (24.6%) are both well below the national figures.

Volunteer rates are a little above the state average at 15.6%. Unpaid care for children and providing general unpaid care are both around the middle for this level of area.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age (18 years) is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. Household income for First Nations residents is far above the state and national averages.

Families here tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Very few people live alone (15.0%), which is far below the Victorian average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 100% of the dwellings. Most homes are large, with 92.9% having three or more bedrooms, and 44.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Car dependency is very high, with 87.2% of homes owning at least one vehicle and almost no one using public transport. This is reflected in the 74-minute walk to the nearest stop, among the highest for this level.

The population is very stable, as only 16.5% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (68.4%), well above the state average. The workforce is concentrated in construction (24.6%) and retail (11.5%), though full-time employment is well below the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks, with schools being the only accessible amenity for about half of residents.