Little River

The community is older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 42. While children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, those aged 65 and over are slightly less common than in the rest of Victoria.

About 15.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for about a third of the population.

More people here use a language other than English at home compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language spoken, used by 5.2% of residents.

Religion remains common here, as the 35.6% of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most frequent affiliation at 41%.

Qualifications are around the middle for this level, though the 14.4% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the Victorian average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 45.6% have completed Year 12.

This is a wealthy area where typical household incomes are a little above the national figure. The 27.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well above the national average of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of the state, at 25.4%. Arthritis is the most reported long-term condition, affecting 8.4% of residents.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the rest of Victoria, with 23.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Volunteer rates are a little above the state average.

First Nations residents are among the youngest in the region, with a typical age of just 9. Typical personal incomes for this group are far above both the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 66.5% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 98.5% of homes being separate dwellings. Home ownership is very high, as 44.3% of houses are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as only 1.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 24.5% of people work from home, the typical drive to the city takes 42 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 23% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.8%. The most common industries for local workers are construction, health care, and transport.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. Very few residents can walk to groceries or health services, as these amenities are largely unavailable within 15 minutes.