Lal Lal

The area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. While the typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the Victorian average, the proportion of seniors is well below both the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.8% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population (49.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.8%.

The area has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the national average. About 47.9% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure, though the typical personal income is a little below. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 10.3% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, and the rate of mental health conditions is much higher than the national figure.

Lal Lal has a high rate of unpaid work, with far more people performing 15 or more hours of housework weekly than the national average. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children unpaid.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income is much lower than in most similar areas and well below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. Couples with children make up 67.1% of households.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (97.2%), and renting is very rare at just 2.4%. Home ownership is strong, with 40.1% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure.

The community is highly dependent on cars; every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few bus stops, 0.0% of people use public transport to commute.

About 37.2% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, there are no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.4%. Common industries include health care, construction, and education.

Lal Lal is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Victorian average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, or health services.