Dutson

Dutson is a very senior community, with a typical age of 60 and far more people aged 65 and over than in most areas. There are no children under 15, and 47.6% of residents are in a de facto relationship, a figure far above the state and national levels.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 96.9% born here and no one born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the national figure.

Half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.5% have no religion, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor's degree and only 27.6% having completed Year 12, far below the state average of 61.8%.

Typical personal and household incomes are far below the state and national figures, though typical family income is about the same as the national average at $2,250 a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.4% need help with daily activities, both well above the national average.

Volunteer rates are higher than most areas at 20.7%. Many residents spend significant time on housework, with 41.4% doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the state figure.

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

Most households consist of couples without children, making up 90% of the community. This explains why there are no one-parent families and why the number of people per home is a little below the national figure.

Typical weekly rents are well above the national average at $500, but typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the state average at $947.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.

The community is relatively stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, with only 44.8% of adults employed or seeking a job.

Dutson is completely car-dependent, with no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.