Katamatite East

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the Victorian and national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the population, a figure well above the national average, while there are no children under 15 in the area.

Over a third of the community (36.7%) were born overseas, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Filipino, German, and Indian.

About 23.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken here.

The community is strongly religious, with 73.3% identifying as Christian and others following Islam or other faiths. Notably, no one in the area identifies as having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with 37% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,875, which is about the same as the national figure. About 10.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate that is higher than most similar areas.

While 30% of people have a long-term health condition, no one in the area needs help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. About 10% of residents report a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13.8% of people providing care and 27.6% caring for children. However, only 10.3% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far below the national figure.

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

Over half of the households are couples with children, and the typical home has 2.4 people. There are no one-parent families in the area, which is far below the national figure.

Housing costs are very low; the typical weekly rent of $200 and monthly home-loan payment of $800 are both far below the national averages.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles for travel.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 40% of people having moved home in the last five years.

Employment is strong, with 69% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.