Cobaw

The population is slightly older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 39. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.8% of the community, which is a little above the 1.0% seen across Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian.

While 9.6% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the Victoria and Australia figures. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

The community is far above the national and state figures for people with no religion at 55.8%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.6%.

Cobaw is highly qualified, with 47.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 69.9%.

Typical household income is $2,083 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also higher than most areas, with a typical weekly pay of $885.

Residents are more likely to have a long-term health condition than most areas, at 32.7%. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 8.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 28.0%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children, a rate that is far above the state figure.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $725, which is well above the national figure, and the typical age is 19, noticeably younger than the state average.

Homes here are larger than most, with 2.8 people per household. It is very uncommon for people to live alone, and one-parent families are far less common than across the rest of Australia.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 97% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 45.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops, but 43.5% of people work from home—a rate far above the national average. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The area has seen significant movement, with 46.8% of residents moving into the community in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

A little over half of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in construction, education, or as managers and professionals. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.