Dales Creek

Families with children are common here, as 21.6% of residents are under 15, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 40, the area has much fewer seniors than most similar communities.

Most people were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born residents than the Victorian average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 56.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a higher proportion of people with Certificate III or IV qualifications than degrees, with 15% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the Victorian average.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas; for example, the typical household earns $1,966 a week, which is a little above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.8%, which is about the same as the national figure. About 4.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Caregiving is common in this area, as the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is well above the national average at 29.6%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, though the few First Nations households recorded have incomes far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per household, and 67.4% of families consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 82.7% have three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, as renting is virtually non-existent here.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most households own multiple vehicles, and 73% of workers drive to get to their jobs.

The population is very stable, with only 21.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very strong job market, with a 1.4% unemployment rate and a much higher proportion of full-time workers than the national average. Many residents work in construction and healthcare.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.