Cathkin

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 51.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents than most other areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

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

Over half the population (51.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 24% of people completed Year 12, far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%.

Typical family and household incomes are well below the state and national figures, but typical personal weekly income of $900 is a little above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 51.9% of people—far above the national average of 27.7%. While many report asthma or arthritis, no one requires help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest at this level, which is consistent with the lack of children in the area.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Homes are slightly smaller than the national average, with a typical 2.3 people per household.

The typical monthly home-loan payment of $650 is far below the national figure, and typical weekly rents are also a little below the state average.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. The drive time to the city is 96 minutes.

About 36.7% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 46.7%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.