Hoddles Creek

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 46 and over 20% of the population aged 65 or more. This higher number of seniors is reflected in a population that is well above the national average for those in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 47.8% claim English ancestry. While 13.9% of people were born overseas—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 59.2%. This is far above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

While more residents have a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, the 19.1% figure is still well below the national average. About 48.7% of residents finished Year 12, which is also far below the state average.

Typical household income is $2,092 a week, which is a little above the national figure. This is higher than most similar areas, with 23.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

About 29.6% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care or do significant housework than people in most similar areas. Around 15.6% of the community are volunteers, which is a little above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is a little above the national figure, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 97.8% of homes being detached. Renting is very rare at just 4%, and 86.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 57% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is stable, with only 25.5% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is low at 2.6%, which is lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in construction, health care, or agriculture, and about 19.7% work from home.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.2. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.