Diamond Creek

The typical resident is 39, and the area has more children under 15 than most similar places. Conversely, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

While 8.7% of people use a language other than English at home—a rate higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A large number of residents have no religion, at 48.8%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

The community is well qualified, with a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than the national figure. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 27.3% of the population.

Wealth is a defining feature here, as typical household income is well above the national figure. Those earning $3,000 or more a week are among the highest at this level.

People with long-term health conditions make up 26.8% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are a little below the state average.

Unpaid care is very common, with 32.3% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. More people provide general unpaid care than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 21. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are far above the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 69.1% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 92.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 27.1% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. Public transport is accessible, with most people living within a one-minute walk of a stop.

The population is relatively stable, as the number of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national average.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care.

The area is very walkable with a high number of amenities, especially parks, within a 15-minute walk. However, the terrain is much steeper than the state average.