Kennett River

This is a young community where children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are rare, at just 6.8%, which is far below the 17.2% seen across Australia.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.8% of people born overseas, a figure far below the Victoria average of 30.0%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language here, though 5.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the state average of 27.6%.

A majority of residents report no religion at 58.1%, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9% and among the highest for its level.

The community is well-qualified, with 60.4% of adults completing Year 12 and 24.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this remains a little below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes are a little above the national average, with a typical weekly pay of $966.

Health profiles are slightly better than the national average, with 25.7% of people having a long-term health condition, compared to 27.7% across Australia.

Care for children is very common here, with 35.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national rate of 26.3%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state average.

Household types are split, with 32.1% of people living alone—well above the national figure of 25.6%—while 66.7% of families are couples with children.

Separate houses are common, and 35.7% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than those in the rest of Victoria.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few bus stops, 62.5% of workers commute by car.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 35.8% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is concentrated in construction (31.3%) and health care (28.1%). Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 50.0%, but the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Walking is difficult due to a steep average terrain slope of 15.8% and a lack of local services. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area mostly car-dependent.