Cherokee

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the average person in Victoria or Australia. While the area has a higher-than-usual number of people in de facto relationships, there are few children and almost no young adults aged 15 to 24.

English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries here. About 17.6% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state and national figures.

While 8.8% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian and national averages. Everyone in the community speaks English.

Half of the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 29.4%, which is well below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

Cherokee is exceptionally well-qualified, with 44.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and nearly 70% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are $3,624, which is far above the state and national figures. The area is very wealthy, with 36.2% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

No residents need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. However, 36.8% of people have a long-term health condition, such as heart disease or asthma, which is well above the state average.

Residents spend a lot of time on home duties, with 32.8% doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly. This is far above the national figure. Volunteer rates are a little below the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Most households are couples, with 56.3% having children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home loan payments are very high, with the typical monthly payment of $2,722 sitting well above the state and national figures. Typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. One in four residents works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the rates seen across Victoria and Australia.

There is no unemployment in Cherokee, and many residents are managers or professionals. However, the proportion of full-time employment is far below the state and national averages.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is much steeper than the state average.