Kallista

The community is far older than the state or national average, with 22.4% of people aged 65 or over. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.2% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 48.6%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, though it remains far below the Victorian average.

A striking 63.1% of residents have no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

Kallista is highly qualified, with 35.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 69.9% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above national figures.

Household incomes are notably high, with the typical family earning $2,308 a week. About 27.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

While those needing daily help are fewer than average, long-term health conditions are more common here, particularly mental health conditions, which affect 11.0% of residents.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.2% volunteering and a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most areas.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations personal incomes here are far above the state and national figures.

Family life is typical for the region, with 56.2% of households consisting of couples with children and a low rate of one-parent families.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 83.8% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 8.8%.

Working from home is very popular at 32.0%, which helps explain why only 0.4% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Victoria.

Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce, with a high proportion of residents working in education, health, and technical fields.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to its steep 17.5% slopes and a lack of nearby amenities, with very few homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.