Fawcett

The population is much older than most similar areas, with 25.6% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Around 3.7% of the community identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, slightly higher than the Victorian average.

This is a community with very few overseas-born residents, at only 3.7%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 98.8% of the population. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

A huge majority of residents identify as having no religion at 65.9%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the national average, though far fewer residents completed Year 12 compared to the rest of the state.

Typical incomes are higher than the national figure, with a typical household earning $2,035 a week. Notably, 19.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national rate of 12.5%.

Health levels are generally good, as 72% of residents report no long-term health conditions. Those who do need help with daily activities make up 3.7% of the population, which is a little below the national average.

Civic participation is exceptionally high, with 41.8% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. This spirit of service is also seen in the 14.7% of residents who served in the Defence Force.

There are three First Nations people living in the area. The typical person in this group is 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are varied, with 36.4% of people living alone, far above the national average of 25.6%. However, 54.8% of households consist of couples with children.

Every home in Fawcett is a separate house, and 57.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are large, with 78.8% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle. This is consistent with the high number of people (33.3%) who work from home.

The community is relatively stable, though 34.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very strong, with 76.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.