Kardella South

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the Victorian and national figures. Families are common, with 16.8% of people in de facto relationships, which is well above most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.4% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births, and most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the population. Only 3.0% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 45.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.7%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the Victorian average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 48.0% completed Year 12.

Typical household weekly income is $1,875, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, at 4.4%. Meanwhile, 5.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state figure.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 19.4%. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.8% of people providing such support, which is a little above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. Most families are couples with children (62.9%), and one-parent families are well below the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 90.5% have three or more bedrooms. While 38.1% are owned outright, no one in the community rents.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have a motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most households own at least two cars, and 37.8% own four or more.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the Victorian and national figures.

A high 70.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. There is currently no unemployment in the area, with many working in healthcare, transport, or construction.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.