Jam Jerrup

The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 48 and nearly 20% of residents aged 65 or over. Interestingly, 28% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the strongest ancestral links are to Australia, England, and Scotland. Only 12.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of the community. While 9.4% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.3%. This is well above both the Victorian and Australian figures.

The area has a higher share of adults with bachelor degrees than similar places, though this is still well below the state average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but the share who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical family incomes are well above the national figure, reaching $2,750 a week. The area also has a higher proportion of high earners, with 14.9% of people making $2,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, with 10.4% of people needing help with daily activities and 15.1% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.

The community is highly active in unpaid work; 26.6% of people volunteer, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high rate of people providing unpaid care.

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

About 31% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. While many households consist of couples with children, there are no one-parent families in the area.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 35.7% are owned outright. While typical rents are far below the national figure, typical monthly mortgage payments are well above average at $2,392.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport use is very low, and 0% of people use it to commute.

The population is quite mobile, with 48.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in similar areas, though the unemployment rate is also well above the national figure at 10.9%. Many residents work as managers or professionals.

Jam Jerrup is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.