Cranbourne South

The community is young and growing, with 20.1% of people being children under 15 and a typical age of 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. It also has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most areas.

While 23.3% of people were born overseas—much higher than in most similar areas—this is still well below the Victoria and Australia figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the state average of 27.6%.

A large portion of the population reports no religion at 44.3%, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

The area has a higher rate of bachelor degrees and Year 12 completions than most similar areas, although both figures remain well below the state and national averages.

Wealth is a standout feature here, with a typical household income of $2,278 per week, which is well above the national figure. About 25.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate much higher than most areas.

Residents are slightly healthier than the average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities compared to the state and national figures.

A high number of people provide unpaid childcare at 30.4%, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area are younger than the national typical age and have a much higher typical personal income of $931, though Year 12 completion is far below the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. The community is dominated by couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of Victoria.

The landscape is almost entirely separate houses, with 95.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are higher than the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 61.7% of workers driving to work. While there are more public transport stops than in many similar areas, most residents face a long 26-minute walk to the nearest one.

The community is highly mobile, as 57.7% of residents have moved here in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.

Job prospects are strong, with a much higher rate of adults working or looking for work than most areas. The unemployment rate of 2.8% is a little below the national figure.

Cranbourne South is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.