Hastings

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the Victorian and national figures. Seniors make up 23.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average, while 18.3% of residents are children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 88% of the community. Only 4.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

More than half of the population (50.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.7%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Household incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $1,523. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 38.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 14.1%, well above the national figure.

The area has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (5.9%) than most similar places. However, volunteering rates are a little below the state average at 10.7%.

There are 245 First Nations people in the area, one of the largest populations at this level. Year 12 completion for this group is 31.6%, which is well below the national average.

Single-person households are very common, with 33.3% of people living alone. One-parent families also make up a much higher share of the community (22.4%) compared to the state average.

Renters make up 30.8% of the market, which is a little above the state figure. While 72.8% of homes are separate houses, these are often smaller, with fewer homes having three or more bedrooms than in most areas.

Most people rely on cars, and only 0.3% commute by public transport. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops, and the walk to the nearest stop is very short.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.5% of the population, far below the Victorian figure.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 51.2%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health care, and retail trade.

The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.7, slightly below the state average. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, though fewer are within a short walk of public transport.