Devon Meadows

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 19.9% of people aged 65 and over. While the total population is 1,551, the age structure is balanced across older adults, seniors, and children.

Most of the population was born in Australia, though 18.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry after Australian, followed by Scottish and Irish.

About 12.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas, although it remains far below the Victorian average.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 43.7% of people identifying as Christian and 41.3% reporting no religion, which is slightly above the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.2% completing Year 12, far below state levels.

Typical household income is $1,790 per week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more weekly is well below the national average.

About 29% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 6.2% need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with more people providing child care and general unpaid help than in most similar areas. However, only 9.9% of people volunteer, which is well below the national figure.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 47 and a typical personal income of $1,025, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Couples with children make up 63.1% of families, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The suburb consists almost entirely of separate houses, 99.4% of which are detached. Home ownership is very strong, with 44.7% owned outright, far above the national average.

Car use is essential as 58.3% of people drive to work and 0.8% of homes have no vehicle, well below the state average. While there are many bus stops, the typical walk to one is 29 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also rare at just 1.1%.

Unemployment is low at 2.4%, which is a little below the national average. Many residents work in construction, which is the most common industry at 20.9%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 2.0. Most homes are far from parks, groceries, and health services, which are well below the state averages for accessibility.