Killingworth

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly identify as English, Australian, or Irish. The 10.3% born overseas is far below the Victorian average.

English is the only language used at home by 92.3% of the community. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.4%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 48.1%.

While 51.9% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the state average. However, the 19.4% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are generally high, with the typical household earning $1,833 a week. This is higher than most similar areas, and 15.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state figure.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across the state, affecting 39.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 16.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 21.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. A very high 37.2% of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

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

Families are typically small, with 2.3 people per home. Most households consist of couples without children, and one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 91.7% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very strong, with 55.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. People who work from home make up 18.8% of the workforce.

Around 32.7% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the state and national rates.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers at 17.5%. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is well below the state average at 55.0%.

Walking is difficult here due to the hilly terrain and a total lack of nearby amenities. The area is rated as car-dependent, with almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of a shop, school, or health service.