Grangefields

The community is older than usual, with 22.7% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. First Nations people make up 4.5% of the population, a much higher proportion than in most other areas.

International backgrounds are common here, with 31.1% of residents born overseas. This is well above the Australian average, with the most common ancestries being Australian, English, Italian, and Vietnamese.

About 24.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Notably, 6.8% of residents speak little or no English, a figure well above the national average.

Religious views are similar to the rest of the state, with 47.7% of people identifying as Christian and 39.4% reporting no religion.

Educational qualifications are far below the state and national figures, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree. Most adults have completed a Certificate III or IV, and 42.9% finished Year 12, which is far below the Victorian average.

Incomes are generally very low; the typical household earns $1,125 a week, which is much lower than most areas. However, a small group of households earning $3,000 or more a week is a little above the national figure.

Daily living is more challenging here than in most areas, as 8.3% of people need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more common, affecting 9.8% of residents.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 18.2% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than the national average. This is consistent with the high number of people performing unpaid housework.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area, including a very young typical resident aged just 3. While typical household income is well below the state average, the typical personal income of $725 is a little above the Victorian figure.

Homes here are large and often full, with 3.7 people per household, which is among the highest for its level. Very few people live alone, and 63.1% of households are couples with children.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 100% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 66.7% of residents own their homes outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and 0% of people working from home. Most households have multiple vehicles, with 30.3% owning four or more.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.7% having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, affecting only 46.4% of adults. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.