Clarendon

The area is more diverse in age than most, with 22.1% of people being children under 15 and 24.5% being seniors. First Nations people make up 4.3% of the population, which is well above the Victorian figure of 1.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.0% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.1% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the community (55.8%) identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 31.9%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state average at 44.9%.

Household incomes are strong, with 25.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure much higher than most areas. The typical weekly family income is $2,250.

Mental health conditions are a little more common here at 10.4% compared to the national figure of 8.8%. Conversely, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is well below the national average.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 21.9% volunteering, which is well above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 6 years, and they have personal incomes far above the national figure.

Families with children make up 60.6% of households, and homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. This is slightly higher than the national figure of 2.5.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 87.3% having three or more bedrooms. A high 49.1% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting via public transport and 0% of homes without a vehicle. However, 31.6% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.5% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has no unemployment. People primarily work in construction, agriculture, and retail, with 63.3% of adults working or looking for work.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.