Elmhurst

The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 58 and children under 15 making up only 9.2%. While 52.6% of people are married, de facto relationships are much less common here than in the rest of Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 38.4%. Only 10.8% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 72.4% of the community. While 5.9% of people use another language at home, this is far below the Victoria average, though it remains higher than in many similar areas.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, with 41.1% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 28.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 32.5% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical weekly household income of $774, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more frequent here, with 37.8% of people reporting a long-term condition, far above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common, and 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high, with 23.1% of people pitching in, well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few residents. The typical person in this group is 57, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 46.9% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home is small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 70.4% of homes owned outright. Most are separate houses, and typical weekly rents are among the lowest in the state at $97.

Driving is essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. The drive to the city takes about 116 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 19.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 35.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest for this level. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is somewhat walkable, though there are no schools within a 15-minute walk. Residents have good access to health services, with 68.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk.