Fernihurst

Children under 15 make up 37.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 42, a little older than the Victorian average, about 18.8% of the community are seniors.

The area is entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. This is far below the 27.7% national figure. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national average where 22.3% of people use another language. Consequently, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

About 37.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 34.4% have no religion. This last figure is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are very high, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. However, the proportion who finished Year 12 is well below the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,031, which is well above the national figure of $805. While personal pay is high, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 40.6% of people. Despite this, no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 37.5% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Curiously, no one reports providing unpaid care for others or caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes in Fernihurst are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

With 0.80 people per bedroom, the density of these homes is about the same as the national average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it far below the state average for accessibility.

The community is very settled, as only 18.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 75.0%, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.