Greendale

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. Greendale has a high proportion of children under 15 and a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.4% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community. Only 3.4% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Over half the population (50.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

About 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Half of the residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are high here, with 30.5% earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical weekly family income is $2,312, which is a little above the state average.

About 30% of people have a long-term health condition, slightly above the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 6.6% of residents, which is a little below the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 25.2% of people volunteering, far above the national average. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework compared to most areas.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. Personal and household incomes for this group are also well above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a high number of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every home in Greendale is a separate house, and 91.5% have three or more bedrooms. There are no rental properties in the area, and 41.5% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. The drive time to the city is 114 minutes.

About 30.5% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the state average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.4%) than in most similar areas. Common industries include construction, health care, and public administration.

Greendale is highly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store. Its walkability score is very low at 0.5.