Clydesdale

Residents here are far older than the state and national typical age of 38, with 33.9% of the population aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.1%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, though this is still well below the Victoria average of 30.0%. English ancestry is the most common at 61.3%.

English is the only language used at home for 93.5% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

The area has one of the highest proportions of people with no religion at 66.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

A high number of residents are well-qualified, with 33.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion who completed Year 12 is well below the national figure.

Typical incomes are well below state and national levels, with a typical personal weekly income of $543. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Long-term health challenges are common here, as 41.9% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the high number of seniors in the area.

Volunteering is common, with 23.7% of residents helping out, which is far above the state average. Many people also provide unpaid care, but very few care for children unpaid.

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

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.0 people, well below the national average of 2.5. About 30.3% of people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and no one is renting. Home loan payments are much lower than the state average, with a typical monthly payment of $900.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no one commuting by public transport. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 33.9% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 40.7% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest for its level. Many of those employed work in construction or retail trade.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.