Connewarre

The community is far older than the typical Victorian area, with 24.3% of people aged 65 and over. Marital status is dominated by married couples, who make up 67.2% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, spoken by 93.0% of the community. Only 1.8% of people use another language at home, far below the state and national averages.

People with no religion make up 44.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 47.6%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Most residents who finished school completed Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 37.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income is $2,328, which is well above the national figure.

The community is generally healthy, as those needing help with daily activities are well below the state average at 2.7%. About 29.5% of people report a long-term health condition.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 24.3%, far above the national figure. Many people also provide unpaid care or perform significant amounts of housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are a small part of the population. The typical age for First Nations residents is 38, which is far older than the state and national typical age of 24.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and 53.7% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone here.

Homes are typically large, with 92.6% having three or more bedrooms, and 49.7% are owned outright. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 8.6% of households.

The area is highly dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. However, 32.6% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 49.5% of people moving in during the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is very low at 0.8%. Many of the local workforce are professionals or managers, though full-time employment is lower than in most other areas.

The neighbourhood is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.