Kialla East

The community is a little older than the state and national typical age of 38. About 20% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common, with 86.5% of residents born in Australia. This is far below the 30% state average for overseas birth.

English is the main language for 90% of residents. While 7.6% use another language at home, this is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

Faith is more common here than in many other areas, as 62.4% of people identify as Christian. The 28.2% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualification levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 17.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are high, with a typical household earning $1,850 a week. This is higher than most areas, and 30.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national average.

Residents are in good health, with 0% needing help with daily activities and far fewer people with long-term health conditions than the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 20.7% of people helping out, well above the state average. A high 30.7% of people also provide unpaid care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and nearly 95% have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have a vehicle and there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the 71.1% of workers who commute by driving.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job prospects are very strong, with 70% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, health, or professional roles.

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