Fraser Rise

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with children under 15 making up 28.2% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here than in the rest of Victoria.

People born overseas make up 42.0% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries include Australian, Indian, English, Filipino, and Italian.

Language diversity is very high, with 50.9% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national average. Punjabi, Hindi, Tagalog, and Arabic are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here; those with no religion make up only 15.0% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. Christianity is the most frequent faith, followed by Hinduism and Islam.

Residents are well qualified, with 74.8% having completed Year 12, far above the national average. About 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and many work in professional fields like management and engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $2,276, which is well above the national figure. Over a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more each week, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

The community is generally healthy, with only 16.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also much less common than in most areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 38.5% of people caring for children, which is far above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas.

There are 44 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area. First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,297, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be large, with an average of 3.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 74.3% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 95.0% of which are detached, and 97.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Most people own their home with a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,076.

Car use is high, with 52.1% of homes having two vehicles and 16.2% having three. While 23.0% of people work from home, public transport is less frequent, and the walk to the nearest stop takes about 23 minutes.

The community is changing rapidly, as 59.5% of residents moved here in the last five years, a rate far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.2% of the population.

Employment levels are very strong, with 74.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few can walk to health services or groceries in that time.