Ceres

Children under 15 make up 26.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Victoria and Australia averages of 38.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with 91.7% born here and only 8.6% born overseas, a figure far below the 30.0% seen across Victoria.

English is the sole language used at home for 99.6% of residents, meaning there are far fewer people using other languages than in the rest of the state.

Most residents identify as Christian (63.5%), while those with no religion make up 37.2%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 50.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is consistent with a high percentage of residents who completed Year 12.

Ceres is very wealthy, with typical family incomes of $3,449 per week, far above the national figure of $2,120. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 19.2% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Community involvement is very high, as 29.3% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This extends to the home, with many more people providing unpaid child care and housework than in most other areas.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations personal income is far below the national figure, and the typical age is noticeably younger at 19.

Families tend to be larger here, with 3.1 people per home compared to the national average of 2.5. Most households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 96.6% of which are detached. Home ownership is very high, with 52.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with zero people commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Around 28.9% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.8% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate of 7.1% is a little above the national average. Many residents work in professional, managerial, or education roles.

Ceres is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While most homes are near a park or school, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.