Jan Juc

The area is notably young and family-focused, with 21.6% of residents being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. People aged 65 and over make up only 13.6% of the population, much lower than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.6%), and those born overseas make up 10.4% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.3% of residents at home. Only 4.4% of people use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A very high 61.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 30.7%.

The community is highly qualified, with 41.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Similarly, 72.9% completed Year 12, which is among the highest for its level.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical household earning $2,360 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 20.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 2.1% needing help with daily activities and 23.3% having a long-term health condition, both of which are much lower than most areas.

Community spirit is strong, with 23.1% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid childcare (36.4%), which is among the highest for its level.

There are 21 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $1,187, which is far above the state average, and 14.3% speak a First Nations language.

Homes tend to be larger and more family-centric, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up 66.8% of families, while only 18% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by large houses, with 96% being separate dwellings and 90.8% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is high, with a typical weekly cost of $473, well above the national average.

Most people rely on cars, though 30.8% work from home, which is much higher than the national average. While public transport stops are common, only 0.3% of people use them to commute.

Movement is moderately high, with 36.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is slightly lower than the Victorian average of 40%.

A high 69.2% of adults are working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Professional and managerial roles are common, and the unemployment rate is 3.0%.

The area is somewhat walkable, and every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, fewer homes are within easy walking distance of groceries and schools compared to the state average.