Gisborne South

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the Victorian and national figures of 38. While children under 15 and seniors make up about 17% of the population each, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state and national averages. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the primary language for 87.1% of the community. While the 6.9% who use another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

Nearly half of the population (49.1%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 40.3%, a figure slightly above the state and national averages.

The area is well-qualified, with 22.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas, sitting at 58.8%.

This is a very wealthy community where the typical household earns $2,799 a week, far above the national figure of $1,746. About 43% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, placing them among the highest for their level.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas. Only 3.2% need help with daily activities and 5.6% have a mental health condition, both of which are lower than the state average.

Unpaid care is common here; 18% provide unpaid care and 29.9% spend over 15 hours a week on housework, both figures being much higher than most areas. Volunteers make up 15.3% of the community.

There are 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 29 and personal incomes far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children (64%) and the fact that very few people (10.8%) live alone.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 94.3% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, as 48% of homes are owned outright, while only 4.7% of households rent.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is common at 27.5%, which is well above the national average of 21%.

The population is very settled, with only 26.6% moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than the state average at 60.4%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health, and education, with many residents working as professionals or managers.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.