Fish Creek

The typical resident is 51, making the area far older than the state and national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the remaining 12.1% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian and Australian averages.

More than half of the community (50.3%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.6%.

While 23% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas, this is still well below the state and national averages. Half of the population completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,281 a week, which is well below the national figure. Personal and family incomes are also lower than the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of residents. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common, with 28.8% of people participating, far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more frequent here than in most areas.

The First Nations community is notably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17. Personal and household incomes for this group are far below the state and national figures.

Family life is dominated by couples, with over 53% having children and another 37.4% without. About 26.7% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.8% of houses owned outright. These homes are typically large, as 84.2% have three or more bedrooms, and rent is well below the national average at $235 a week.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is much more common than in most areas, with 27.7% of the workforce doing so.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national and state figures.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 27.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far lower than the national average, though the unemployment rate is also lower.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score of 1.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.