Dutton Way

Seniors make up 26.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas, at just 13.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 82.4% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, which sits at 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 94.5% speaking only English at home. This is far below the Victorian average of 27.6% for people using another language.

About 40.7% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 29.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,375 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 47.3% of people, which is far above the national rate of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 15.4%.

While 17.9% of people volunteer—well above the national figure of 14.1%—there are far fewer people caring for children unpaid compared to most areas.

There is a very small First Nations population here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Couples without children are the most common household type at 41.5%. One-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 90.9% of which have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 39.4% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 20.5% of the workforce works from home. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.1% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has no unemployment. Around 60.3% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in health care and social assistance.

Dutton Way is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.