Leongatha North

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the state and national figure of 38. About 30.5% of residents are seniors, which is far above the national average, though children under 15 also make up a higher share of the population than most areas at 19.9%.

Most people here were born in Australia (93.6%), and the area is far less diverse than the state average, with only 9.2% of residents born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 96.5% of residents. No one in the community speaks a language other than English, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the community (51.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.4%.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the national average, though the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the state figure at 51.9%.

Income levels are high, with 37% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly household income is $1,850, slightly higher than the state figure.

Health outcomes are generally good, with no residents needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.4%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Community spirit is very high, with 35.1% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common here than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. For those few identified, personal and household incomes are far above the state and national averages.

Families with children are common, making up 63.3% of households, and homes tend to be larger than usual with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much rarer here than in most areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 46.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure, while only 13% of households rent.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Working from home is much more common here than the national average at 26.8%.

The community is very stable, with only 22.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 68.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, health, or education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.