Haven

Children under 15 make up 22% of the population, which is well above the national average. While the typical resident is 41, the area has fewer seniors than most similar places.

The community is very homogeneous, with 92.2% of residents born in Australia. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas-born residents.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40.2% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Victorian average.

Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.

Incomes are high here, with typical weekly family earnings of $2,318, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents generally report good health, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues compared to most areas.

There is a very high level of unpaid work here, with 33.1% of people caring for children and 28.8% performing significant housework.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population, and their typical personal income is far below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household, and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 94.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 4.8% of households.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with no homes without a vehicle and 70.7% of workers driving to their jobs.

The population is stable, as far fewer people have moved house in the last five years compared to the state average.

Workforce participation is very high at 72.5%, and the unemployment rate is just 1.1%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is car-dependent with a low walkability score, though 95% of homes are within a short walk of a park.