Eastern View

This is a far older community than most, with a typical age of 65 and 48.9% of residents aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the state or national figures, while there are no children under 15.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 17% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the Victorian average.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 72.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified; 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 65.8% completed Year 12, both far above the national average.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical household weekly income of $2,250, well above the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are far more common than average at 38.3%, and mental health conditions are well above the national figure, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 39.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, but very few residents provide unpaid care or care for children.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual with only 1.9 people per household, and the vast majority of families are couples without children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state and national averages, reaching $3,530.

Public transport stops are far more frequent than the state average, yet the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas, taking about 53 minutes.

The area has seen some movement, with 37% of residents arriving in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure, and 63.2% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.3, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.