Illawarra

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, though 22.5% of residents are children, which is well above the national figure. Many more people here are in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language here, with only 3.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and state figures.

A huge majority of residents—61.3%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Residents are well-qualified, with 65.5% having completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. About 27.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

This is a wealthy area where the typical family earns $2,749 a week, well above the state average. Over a third of households earn more than $3,000 weekly, far above the national figure.

Health outcomes are very strong here; 21.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 26.2%, far above the national average. This is consistent with a high rate of people caring for children unpaid (36.1%) and doing housework.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age for this group is far younger than the national average at just 5 years.

Families with children are common, making up 68.8% of households. However, 32.1% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Every single home here is a separate house, and 92.9% have three or more bedrooms. Many are owned outright, and there are no renters in the area.

Cars are essential, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle. While 11.1% use public transport to commute, the area has no actual public transport stops.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 75.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and professional roles.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 38.5% of homes are within walking distance of a park.