Kinglake Central

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. It is a community where de facto relationships are well above the national figure, though children under 15 make up a slightly smaller share of the population than usual.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 9.9% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 84.7% of the community. Only 4.1% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About half of the residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. Another 36.6% of the community identify as Christian.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 16% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area has a high number of schools per child, though most are primary institutions.

Typical weekly family incomes are well below the national figure at $1,704. Only 4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is lower than most other similar areas.

People needing help with daily activities and those with mental health conditions are both more common here than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions, particularly arthritis and asthma, are slightly more frequent than the national average.

Unpaid care is very common, with 16.9% of people providing such support, a figure much higher than most areas. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

The First Nations population is very small, but those present have a typical personal income of $1,649, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Very few people live alone, and 58% of families consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 87% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 5.8%, while nearly 40% of homes are owned outright.

Car use is essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While 26.4% of people work from home, those who commute mainly drive, as public transport is limited despite a high number of bus stops.

The community is very stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.7%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, agriculture, and forestry.

The area is heavily car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of local amenities. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.