Kelvin View

The area has a distinct age split, with children and seniors being far more common than in the rest of Victoria. While the typical resident is 44, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 10.5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with overseas roots most commonly identify as English, Scottish, or Irish.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (53.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.5% of the community. While this is higher than in similar areas, it remains well below the national average.

Weekly household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical income of $2,125. This is consistent with the fact that 25.9% of households earn over $3,000 a week.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state. However, no residents reported having a mental health condition.

Unpaid work is very common, with 42.1% of people caring for children and 35.1% doing significant housework. Additionally, 7.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and no one living alone. Over half of all households consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 51.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Notably, no one in the community rents.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a drive time to the city of 114 minutes. This helps explain why 32.5% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, as only 22.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 40% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.