Goldie

Children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 44, the area has a higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar places.

The community is predominantly Australian or British, with 73.1% born in Australia. This is far below the Victorian average for overseas births, which sits at 30.0%.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state average of 27.6%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 45.1% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high proportion of residents hold advanced qualifications, with 24.6% having a bachelor degree or higher. Over half the population has completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average of 61.8%.

Goldie is a high-income area where 33.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical household income is $2,343 per week, which is well above the Victorian average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.3%) and mental health conditions (3.6%) compared to the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 20.1% of people volunteering and 28.1% doing significant unpaid housework. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members (5.1%) compared to Victoria (2.0%).

First Nations people make up 2.8% of the population. While their typical personal income is well below the national figure, their household income of $1,875 is a little above the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (62.3%) and the fact that far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home is a separate house, and 95.8% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 47.2% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 20% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very settled, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the Victorian average of 40.0%. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 60.0%. Common industries include health care, construction, and manufacturing, with professional roles being the most frequent occupation.

Goldie is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.