Kinglake West

This is a young area where 21.1% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the Victorian average. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Only 10.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national and state averages.

English is the main language for the vast majority of residents. While 5.7% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average.

The area is marked by a high proportion of people with no religion at 50.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Household incomes are higher than most similar areas, and 25.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the Victorian average.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas. About 25.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.

Unpaid work is common here, with more people providing care for children or doing significant housework than in most similar areas.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income that is well above the national average. A much higher proportion than usual, 16.7%, speak a First Nations language.

Homes are typically larger than most areas, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, at just 15.0%.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 98.5% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 86.2% have three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential as no one commutes by public transport, and 80% of homes have two or more vehicles. While there are many bus stops, very few people use them to get to work.

The population is very stable, with only 24.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 61.8%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health care, and agriculture.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.