Chewton Bushlands

Seniors make up 44% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 are much less common here at 8%, while a high number of residents are in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

English is the most common ancestry at 56%, and 22% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community, though 10% use another language at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is largely non-religious, with 68% of people reporting no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 39.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 74.5% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above the state averages.

Income varies widely; while 29.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical household income of $1,166 is well below the state and national figures.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here at 8%, which is a little above the national average. There are no reported mental health conditions in this area.

The area has an exceptionally high rate of volunteering at 43.1%, far above the national figure of 14.1%, though fewer people provide unpaid care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, and the one First Nations resident is far younger than the state average.

Many people live alone here, with 45.8% of households consisting of one person, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a very high 52% of the workforce working from home.

The community is very stable, with only 21.6% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Professional and managerial roles make up 76% of the workforce, though the percentage of people working or looking for work is lower than in most areas.

The neighborhood is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.