Colbrook

The population is older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 45 and nearly 30% being seniors. This is contrasted by a higher-than-average number of children under 15, while de facto relationships are much more common here than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with Vietnamese ancestry also present in nearly 10% of the community.

English is the main language for 82.9% of the community. While 12.2% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian and national figures.

Christianity is the most common religion at 56.1%. Only 9.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

About 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the national average. Roughly 47% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family incomes are among the highest for this level at $3,250, which is well above the national figure. Over 21% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate well above the state average.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term condition. Additionally, 12.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.

Community spirit is strong, with 27.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There is also a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 20.6% and a high rate of unpaid caregivers.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes in Colbrook are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Half of the families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Monthly home loan payments are very high at $2,680, which is well above the state average. However, typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at just $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 42.3% of people work from home, a rate far above the national average.

About 35.1% of residents moved to the area in the last five years, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the Victorian average.

Working or looking for work is very common here at 78.8%, far above the national figure, and there is no unemployment. Many residents are managers or work in accommodation and food services.

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