Golden Square

The typical resident is 39, though the community is older than most other areas because 20.9% of people are seniors. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.3% born here. This is far below the Victoria and national figures, where about 30% of people were born overseas.

While 87.9% of people speak only English, the proportion of those using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas.

A large number of residents have no religious affiliation, at 48.2%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has more adults with a bachelor's degree or higher than most similar areas, although this is still far below the state average of 29.2%.

Incomes are generally lower than across the state, with a typical weekly household income of $1,344, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

Health challenges are common here, as 36% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas, and 13.8% of residents are caregivers.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level with 229 people. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is 41.5%, which is well above the national figure.

Single-person homes are very common, with 32.4% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more common than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.4% of homes. Renting is much more common than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents of $295 are well below the state average.

Public transport access is a highlight, with 90.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, very few people actually use it to commute, at only 1.1%.

The community is quite mobile, as 41.4% of people have moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

About 58.8% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but they are far less likely to be near health services compared to the state average.