Lake Gardens

The area is far older than most, with 28.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is significantly higher than the national figure. This age profile is reflected in the small number of children, as those under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population.

While 77.8% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar places. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

More people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the Victorian average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is just below the national average.

Residents are highly qualified, with 31.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. The area also has a high number of schools within a 3km radius.

Typical family incomes are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the national figure. Around 21% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 34.9% of people reporting one, which is well above the state average. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

This is a supportive community where 21.4% of people volunteer, a rate well above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most similar areas.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 28, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. This is partly because 28.9% of people live alone, which is higher than the national average.

Large, detached houses dominate the landscape, with 92% of homes being separate houses and 91.7% having three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, and 21.4% of the workforce works from home. While the area has more public transport stops than most similar places, only 0.4% of people use it to commute.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 43.6% of residents moving house in the last five years, which is higher than the state and national averages.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is 4.6%. Many of the local workforce are employed in health care and education.

Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, but the area is far below the state average for access to groceries, health services, and schools.