Happy Valley

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure. However, children under 15 make up 24.1% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average.

About 20.7% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Nearly half the community (47.1%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

A typical adult here is less likely to have completed Year 12 compared to most areas. Qualifications are often in engineering, building, and education.

Earnings are quite low, with typical personal weekly income at $584, which is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 43.7% of people have a long-term health condition, and 16.1% live with a mental health condition, both of which are far above the state average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of life, with 20.9% of people providing care, well above the national figure. Also, 9.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20.3% of households.

Every home is a separate house, and 41.2% are owned outright. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly payment of $150, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to get to work and no public transport stops available.

The population is relatively stable, as 26.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 70.8%, though the unemployment rate of 9.4% is well above the state average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.