Homewood

The typical resident is 42, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. De facto relationships are much more common here than across Victoria, and there are far fewer seniors than the state average.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 14.3% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas, this is far below the Victorian and national figures.

English is the main language for 72.9% of residents. A small number of people use another language at home, but no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Faith remains common here, with 62.9% of people identifying as Christians. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the national figure.

Qualifications vary, with 20.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national averages.

Typical household income is well below the national figure, and no households earn $3,000 or more a week. Conversely, typical personal income is a little above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.0% of residents, which is a little above the national average. About 5.7% of people need help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community for volunteering and care, with 22.6% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children and other people is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families with children make up 63% of the community. While people living alone are more common here than in most similar areas, there are no one-parent families.

Every home is a separate house, and 45.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the area rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the drive to the city takes 86 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 38.5% of the population moving in during the last five years.

More adults here are working or looking for work than in similar areas, and there is no unemployment. Jobs are split between agriculture, manufacturing, and real estate.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.