Iona

The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 47 and 24.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.5% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are primarily of English, Scottish, or Irish heritage. Only 13.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language for 85.4% of the community. While 5.8% of residents use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

About 40% of the community reports having no religion, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 48.3%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state average at $1,924 per week. However, typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure at $690.

A higher proportion of people have a long-term health condition compared to most areas, at 33.3%. The most common reports are arthritis and asthma, though only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of former Defence Force members at 4.3%, which is a little above the national figure. Volunteer rates are also slightly higher than the state average at 16.2%.

There are five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. For this group, the typical personal income is $225, which is far below the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (62.3%) and a very low number of people living alone.

Every single home in Iona is a separate house, and 81% have three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent (3.8%), but those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,140, which is much higher than most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or users. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and 25.4% of the workforce works from home.

Iona is a very stable community where only 18% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas at 65.1%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or construction.

There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident. The walkability score is 0.0, meaning the area is completely car-dependent.