Diggers Rest

The area is much younger than most, with 21% of people being children under 15 and the typical resident aged 33. It also has a much higher rate of de facto relationships than the state average, at 18.3%.

People born overseas make up 23.6% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the Victoria average of 30%.

About 23.9% of residents use another language at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 4.8% of the community.

Religiously, the area is more traditional than most, with 45.5% of people identifying as Christian and a proportion of people with no religion that is well below the national figure.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, and 58.6% of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most comparable places.

Incomes are generally strong, with the typical weekly personal income of $970 being much higher than most similar areas and a little above the national figure.

The community is slightly healthier than the national average, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions, although the rate of mental health conditions is higher than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, with 31.1% of people providing this support. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than the state average.

First Nations residents earn far more than those in other similar areas, with a typical personal income of $1,100 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 60.2% of all households.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 94.2% having three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the state average. Most are separate houses, and 57.1% of residents have a mortgage.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, supported by a high number of stops and routes. Still, most people drive to work, and 22.5% work from home.

The community is highly mobile, with 56.7% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate among the highest for its level.

Employment is strong, with 71.2% of adults working or looking for work—much higher than most similar areas. Professional roles, trades, and health care are the main occupations.

While most homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is generally less walkable than the state average, especially for reaching groceries and schools.