Drysdale

Drysdale is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 52 and a very high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 15.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 80.8% of residents were born in Australia. While 14.7% of people were born overseas, this is far below the Victorian average of 30.0%.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the population, 52.2%, identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 41.6%, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher number of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though at 18.7% this is still well below the national average. Year 12 completion is 46.5%, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $1,273 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with 46.8% of people earning under $650 a week.

Reflecting its older population, 38.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with 8.5% of residents needing help with daily activities, a rate much higher than most areas.

Volunteering is common at 16.5%, and 14.4% of people provide unpaid care. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 4.4% of residents having served, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations people in Drysdale have a much higher typical personal income of $1,015 compared to the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 64.9%, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes are generally smaller than in other areas, with 2.3 people per home. People living alone make up 27.9% of households, which is a little above the national figure.

Home ownership is very strong, with 47.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses, which make up 88.7% of all dwellings.

Most people rely on cars, with 60.8% driving to work. While there are a high number of public transport stops, only 0.7% of people use them to commute, which is a little below the national average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.7% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are low at 4.4%, far below the national figure of 14.5%.

A much lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 50.8%. Full-time employment is also well below the national figure, standing at 52.0%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 76.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, only 64.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, which is far below the state average.