Cottles Bridge

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 52 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. Children under 15 make up 15.3%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with 94.3% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language (2.6%), and no residents report speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents (53.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above both the Victorian and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.7%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 36.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Many residents have completed Year 12, and the area has a high number of schools relative to the number of children.

Incomes are high here, with 31.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical weekly household income of $2,170 is a little above the national figure.

While 31.2% of people have a long-term health condition—well above the state average—the number of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.5% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many people provide unpaid care (21.5%) or do significant amounts of unpaid housework.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area. First Nations residents here have a typical personal income of $1,875, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home and very few people living alone. Couples with children make up nearly 60% of families.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and nearly half are owned outright. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,524, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and no transit stops available. This is consistent with 28% of the workforce working from home, well above the national figure.

The population is very settled, as only 21.3% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is common, though full-time employment (46.6%) is far below the state average. Many residents work in construction, health care, or education.

Cottles Bridge is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.