Chum Creek

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 21.2% of people aged 65 and over. About 3.2% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.9%, which is far below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. Only 6.0% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A huge majority of residents report no religion, at 55.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

About 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Half of the population has completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,902 per week. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents provide a high amount of unpaid support, with 17.8% providing unpaid care and 30.9% caring for children, both figures well above the national average.

The First Nations population is notably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. Household income for First Nations people is well above the national figure.

Families with children are common, and homes are larger than usual with 2.7 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 88.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at only 6.5%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and 98.8% of homes owning at least one vehicle.

This is a very stable community, as only 22.8% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Construction is the most common industry for local workers. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is strictly car-dependent due to a total lack of nearby shops, health services, and public transport. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.