Clifton Creek

This is a young community where 22.2% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas, reaching 17.3%.

The area has a very strong English and Australian heritage, and it is far less diverse than the state; only 4.8% of people were born overseas.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the Victorian average where 27.6% of people use another language.

People with no religion make up 43.3% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, but the area has far fewer people with a bachelor degree or higher than the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,483, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Higher earners are rare here, with only 9.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions at 19.4%.

Local spirit is high, with 30.1% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.

There are five First Nations people in the area, with a typical personal income of $1,199, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up 56.9% of families, and very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 46.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than typical figures across the state.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, as only 24.8% of people moved here in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment reported in the area, though the proportion of full-time workers is well below the national average. Common industries include construction and healthcare.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.