Invermay Park

The community is notably older, with 26.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.8%, a figure well below the state average.

This is a predominantly Australian-born area, with 91.5% born here and only 4.8% born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language, with 95.0% of people using it at home. Only 1.5% use another language, far lower than the state and national figures.

Most residents identify as Christian (58.6%), while those with no religion make up 34.9%, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a high number of schools within 3km, although the percentage of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state average at 16.9%.

Typical household income is $1,775 a week, which is about the same as the national figure, and 19.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.0% of people, well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Caregiving is a significant part of local life, as 18.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 11, far younger than the state average of 24.

Families are common, with 54.9% of households consisting of couples with children, and the typical home holds 2.5 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 52.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Most residents rely on cars, as 69.7% drive to work and only 10.7% work from home, which is far below the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 24.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%, well below the national figure, with many residents working in health care, social assistance, and education.

While nearly every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is generally less walkable than the state average for groceries and health services.