Drouin East

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places, it has a much lower share of seniors aged 65 and over compared to the state and nation.

The community is very homogenous, with 91.5% of people born in Australia. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below both the Victorian and national figures.

English is the primary language for 89.8% of residents. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this figure is still far below the state and national averages.

A higher proportion of residents report having no religion than in most similar areas, sitting well above the national figure at 46.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.1% of the population, which is well below the national average. Similarly, the share of residents who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,524, a little below the national figure. While typical personal income is higher than in most similar areas, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national rates.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state or nation, affecting 30.5% of people. However, the share of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than those in most similar areas, sitting well above the national average. Volunteering is also more common here than in the state and nation.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, making up 0.0% of the community, which is lower than most areas.

Families with children are common, making up 57.2% of households. The typical home has 2.5 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.5% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, and 78.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is far less common here than across the state or nation.

About 30.1% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the Victorian and national averages.

The community has a very strong connection to work, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Unemployment is remarkably low at 0.0%.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, parks, or schools within 15 minutes.