Dobie

The area is very young, with children under 15 making up 30.3% of the population, while seniors are much less common than in most other areas. The typical resident is 40, and there are no people in de facto relationships.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Those who listed an ancestry predominantly identified as Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

About 39.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 36.4% have no religion, which is a little below the state and national averages.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 30% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Qualifications are often in agriculture, environment, or engineering.

Incomes are among the highest for areas of this size, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,375 far exceeding the national figure of $805. Around 15% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the state or nation, affecting 39.4% of people, though no one requires help with daily activities.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with 65% of people volunteering and 45% spending 15 or more hours a week on housework, both of which are far above national levels.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Family homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. Over half of these are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Home-loan payments are exceptionally high, with a typical monthly payment of $7,000. Rent is around $346 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. The drive time to the city is very long at 126 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.3% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.