Driffield

Children under 15 make up 22.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 40, and the community has a very low proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.9% of people born overseas—far below the 30% seen across Victoria. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 89.1% of residents. This means there are no residents who speak another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation at 47.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.6%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.5% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average of 29.2%. About 47.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

This is a relatively affluent area, with 29.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is about the same as the state average.

Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.8% and a mental health rate of 3.0%, both of which are well below the national averages.

Local participation is very high, with 22.4% of people volunteering and 27.6% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national figures.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average of 1.0%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children at 67.1%. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 97.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 19.4% of people moving house in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 62.5%, though the unemployment rate of 14.6% is well above the state average. Many locals work in construction, education, or public administration.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.