Elevated Plains

The population is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 55. However, children under 15 make up 23.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

About 25.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Scottish ancestry are common, following Australian as the most frequent heritage.

English is the main language for 94.9% of the community. While 7.7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

Nearly half of the residents (46.2%) report having no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 87.9% of residents completed Year 12, far above the national figure of 58.8%. A striking 40% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is among the highest at this level.

Incomes are very high here; the typical weekly household income is $2,624, which is well above the national figure. One in five people earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.8% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. However, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 37.1% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also high, with 20% of residents providing support to others.

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

Couples with children make up 44.7% of households. There are no one-parent families in the area, which is far below the state average.

Home loan payments are very high, with the typical monthly payment of $4,333 sitting far above the national figure.

The area is car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most people drive to work, and it takes about 84 minutes to reach the city.

The community is very stable, with only 15% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is very high, with 74.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.