Humevale

The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than the state and national figures. About 17% of the population are children under 15, while 13.6% are seniors, which is well below the national average.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 83.5% born here and only 11.4% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 92% of residents, and only 4.5% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure. Very few people, just 0.9%, speak little or no English.

A high proportion of residents report no religion, at 45.7%, which is well above both the Victorian and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 47.2%.

While 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. Over half of the community completed Year 12, though this is also well below the state figure.

Humevale is a wealthy area where the typical weekly household income of $2,266 is well above the national figure. About 26.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Health levels are generally good, with 67.3% of people reporting no long-term health conditions. Those who do have conditions most commonly report asthma or arthritis.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do significant housework than those in most other areas. Additionally, 17.2% are volunteers, which is well above the national average.

There are seven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has a typical personal income that is well above the national figure and a typical age of 33, which is far older than the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.2% of families.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.1% of homes being detached. Ownership is high, as 48.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is highly car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 24.3% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 22.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults here are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries include construction, health care, and education.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.