Kerrisdale

The community is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 36% of the population and very few children under 15. There is also a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.6% were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith, and the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national and state averages.

The area has far fewer residents who completed Year 12 than the national figure. Qualifications are varied, with the most common being Certificate III or IV.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $900 a week, which is far below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

Consistent with its older population, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is among the highest at this level, well above the national average.

Unpaid housework is much more common here than in most areas, while the proportion of people caring for children is among the lowest.

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

Homes are smaller than usual with only 2.1 people per household, and about 28% of people live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and home ownership is very high, with 59.4% of homes owned outright. Both typical rents and mortgage payments are far below state and national figures.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Very few people work from home compared to the national average.

The population is very stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being among the lowest at this level.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in construction and healthcare.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.