Cathcart

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, while children under 15 make up a much smaller share of the population than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community is far less diverse than the state average, with only 5.5% born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 32.7%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

About 39.1% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 37.3%.

School completion rates are much lower than most areas, with only 33.7% finishing Year 12. Similarly, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,899, which is a little above the national figure. Typical personal income is also higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are well above the state and national averages, with arthritis being the most common. However, the share of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national figure.

Volunteering is well above the national average at 18.6%. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household. One-parent families and people living alone are both much less common here than in the wider state.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 51.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are far below the state figure at just $138.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. The drive to the city takes a long time, averaging 135 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the share of adults working or looking for work is lower than the state average. Many residents work in health care or public administration.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. While some homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one can walk to groceries, schools, or health services within that time.