Cloverlea

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the Victorian and national average. It is a family-oriented place where 18.5% of people are children, and those in de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 93.3% of the population. This means there are far fewer people using another language at home than in the rest of Victoria or Australia.

A far higher proportion of people here have no religion (57.3%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 35.4%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Household earnings are strong, with 34.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is $915, which is a little above the state and national averages.

While few people need help with daily activities, a much higher proportion of residents have a long-term health condition (34.3%) than in most similar areas. Asthma is the most common condition reported.

Residents provide a high level of unpaid support, with far more people doing 15 or more hours of housework and providing unpaid care than in the rest of the state.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with a high percentage of couples with children (62.7%) and a very low number of one-parent families.

The area is dominated by separate houses (93.9%), and 47% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 87.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Residents are entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 72.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

Cloverlea is completely car-dependent, with no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.