Lancefield

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, though it has a higher proportion of children and a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the state and national averages, with English, Irish, and Scottish being the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A higher proportion of people here report having no religion compared to most areas, with 46.2% of the population falling into this group.

While more adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher than in similar areas, the local rate of 19.5% is still well below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than across Victoria, and there is a higher rate of mental health conditions compared to most areas.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care or do significant housework than those in most areas, and volunteers are well above the state and national averages.

There are 23 First Nations people in the area; they are noticeably older than the state average, and their typical personal income is much lower than in most areas.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home, and there are fewer people living alone than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 88.1% having three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the state and national averages.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, with very few people using public transport and a long typical drive time of 62 minutes to the city.

While 36% of residents have moved in the last five years, the number of recent arrivals from overseas is far below the national figure.

About 62.6% of adults are working or looking for work, with a strong presence in the construction, health, and education industries.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as it is far below the state average for access to groceries, parks, and health services within a 15-minute walk.