Creswick North

The area is exceptionally young, with a typical age of 27 and no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 29.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 9.1% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. There are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

A very high proportion of the community reports having no religion, at 74.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are mostly trade-based, with 48.4% of adults holding a Certificate III or IV. Only 8.6% have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national averages.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,024, which is well above the national figure. High earners are common, with 22.9% of people earning over $2,000 a week, a rate far above the rest of the country.

The community is generally very healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the state. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure.

Family life is a major focus here, with 45.7% of people caring for children unpaid and 40% doing significant housework, both figures far above the national average. Volunteering is also much more common than in most similar areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is well above the national figure and is consistent with the high number of couples with children.

Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure. Monthly home-loan payments are $1,534, which is a little below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, and the drive time to the city is 84 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 44.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Working life is strong here, with 80% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Full-time employment is also much more common than in most similar areas, with no one reporting as unemployed.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes, and almost no homes are within walking distance of a park.