Coldstream

The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a higher proportion of children under 15 than the national average. There is also a notable amount of people in de facto relationships compared to other similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, and 83.3% of residents were born in Australia. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 54.4%, which is far above the national and state averages.

While many residents have a Certificate III or IV, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,913, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.2% of the population, which is higher than most areas. About 30.4% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 30.6% of people caring for children and 15.6% providing other unpaid care, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

The First Nations community is small, but typical personal and household incomes for these residents are well above the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the national average. This is consistent with the higher number of children in the area.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, and 92.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Renting is far less common here than across the state.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.5% commute by public transport. While there are many public transport stops for the population size, the walk to the nearest one is longer than in most areas.

The population is very stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to Victoria and Australia.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, with 67% of adults active in the workforce. The most common industries are construction and manufacturing.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.2. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far fewer are within a short walk of a park or school compared to the state average.