Emu Creek

This is a family-heavy area where 21.5% of residents are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While the typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures, there are far fewer seniors here than in most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 5.9% born overseas, a figure far below that of Victoria and Australia. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with 96.8% of residents using it at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people who use another language at home.

About 43.4% of the community report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.5%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 31.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. High school completion is also strong, with 61.7% of people finishing Year 12.

The area is affluent, with typical household incomes at $1,963 a week, which is a little above the state average. Notably, 34.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure far above the national average.

Very few residents need help with daily activities, with a rate well below the state and national figures. However, 10.6% report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 26.5% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. This coincides with a strong focus on home life, as 35.9% of residents provide unpaid childcare, well above the state average.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 11 years, and they earn a personal income far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.9 people per household. Family life is central, as 73.3% of households are couples with children, while only 19.8% of people live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 88.9% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 46% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure, and only 7.1% of households renting.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. This is reflected in the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 26.8% of the workforce works from home.

The population is generally stable, with 20.9% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. However, there has been a significant increase in recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Unemployment is very low at 1.9%, with many residents working in construction, education, and healthcare.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.