Christmas Hills

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the state and national average of 38. While children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, people aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.4%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.4% of the community, which is far above the national figure. Only 1.1% of people use another language at home, and almost no one speaks little or no English.

A large majority of residents have no religion (64.1%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 27.4%.

The community is well-qualified, with 61.7% of people completing Year 12 and 27.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Professional fields like engineering and health are common areas of study.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 33.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,799 is well above the Victorian figure of $2,136.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with a long-term health condition affecting 23.8% of people, which is well below the national average. Only 1.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 17.9% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. About 25.3% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 60, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Families are the mainstay of the area, with 63% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why there are 2.7 people per home, which is higher than in most areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 77.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here at 8.7%, while 39.7% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. The walk to the nearest transit stop is very long, averaging 82 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (68.6%), and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%. Many residents work in construction, health care, or as managers.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport, and the terrain is quite steep.