Lemnos

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 16.3% of the population, the proportion of seniors is much lower than most similar areas.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than in most similar areas, with 21.9% of people born outside Australia. Italian and English ancestries are common, alongside a notable Indian-born population.

Language diversity is a striking feature, with 31.5% of people using a language other than English at home—well above the national figure. This includes speakers of Italian, Arabic, and Punjabi.

Religious affiliation is common here; the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure, with 41.8% of the community identifying as Christian and 12.7% as Muslim.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,483, which is a little below the national figure. However, 24.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 2.8% needing help with daily activities—well below the national figure of 5.8%.

Volunteering rates are about the same as the national average, though far fewer people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population, though those who do live here have a typical personal income that is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 63.3% of families are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 94.9% of dwellings being detached. A far higher proportion of people own their homes outright (53.2%) compared to the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes have a motor vehicle. The drive to the city is very long, taking about 126 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much more common than in most similar areas.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 66.9%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Victorian average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or public transport within 15 minutes.