Hernes Oak

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most people here were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of residents. Only 1.6% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A high 46.8% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 41.1% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 61.8% in Victoria. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.3% of adults.

Typical household income is $1,894 a week, which is a little above the national figure. While 12.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, 40.1% of individuals earn under $650 a week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 23.8% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 1.4% need help with daily activities.

Family life is a focus here, as 30% of people care for children unpaid and 30% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, both well above the national figures.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age for this group is far younger than the national figure at just 5 years.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 66.2% of households are couples with children.

Home ownership is very strong, with 50.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 3.6% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. For the 9.8% who do not drive to work, working from home is the only other common option.

The community is very stable, with only 20.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 61.7% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries for the workforce include electricity, gas and water, and health care, with technicians and trades being the most common occupation.

Walking is not a viable option for errands, as there are no shops, parks or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, making it completely car-dependent.