Green Gully

This is an older community where 36.6% of residents are seniors, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 8.5% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up only 7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 81.7% of residents. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, the rate remains far below the national figure.

Over half of the population (50.7%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 31% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. However, only 42% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal weekly income of $630 is well below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 43.7% of people, which is far above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Volunteerism is very high at 29.6%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Conversely, very few people provide unpaid care for children or other adults compared to most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Many residents live alone (42.3%), far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home only contains 1.9 people, which is much lower than most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 61.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no renters in the community, and typical home-loan payments are much lower than most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Everyone in the community owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 20.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 10.3% is well above the national figure. Many of those employed work in education and training.

With a walkability score of 0.3, the area is completely car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.