Gilderoy

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 32.3% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and the typical resident is 59 years old.

People born overseas make up 21.0% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the Victorian figure of 30.0%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 79.0% of residents, but 9.7% of people speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure of 3.4%.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 40.3%, while 35.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below state and national averages, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42.4% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 41.9% of residents, which is far above the national average of 27.7%. Arthritis and mental health are among the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care for others is much higher than in most areas at 16.7%, though only 11.1% of people volunteer, which is well below the national average.

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

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.0 people. This is partly because 34.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in Gilderoy is a separate house, and 53.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is non-existent here.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. However, 50.0% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average of 21.0%.

About 32.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 48.1%. Among those employed, professional, technical, and retail roles are the most common.

Gilderoy is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of just 0.1.