Lysterfield

The population is older than most areas, with a typical age of 41. While children under 15 make up 17.2% of the community, there are far fewer seniors aged 65 and over than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 22.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the Victorian average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

Language diversity is high for this level, with 18.6% of people using another language at home. English remains the primary language, followed by Mandarin, Greek, and Italian.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 52.7% of residents identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 37.3%, which is a little below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 66.1% of residents completing Year 12, a figure well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Lysterfield is an affluent area where typical weekly household incomes are well above the state and national figures. About 43.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, one of the highest rates for its level.

Residents generally report better health than most other areas. Those with a long-term health condition account for 24.3%, which is well below the national average.

Local participation is slightly higher than average for unpaid care, with 14.5% of people providing such support. This is consistent with the high number of families with children in the area.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 39 people. This group is a little younger than the national typical age, and 53.1% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are large, with 3.2 people per home, which is well above the Victorian average. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 98.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 7.4% of households.

Car use is dominant, with 85% of homes having two or more vehicles. While there are many bus stops, only 0.8% of people use public transport to commute.

The community is very stable, as only 23.4% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 72.7%. The most common industries for the local workforce are construction, retail, and health care.

While almost everyone lives within 15 minutes of a park, the area is poorly served for other needs. Most homes are far from groceries and health services, contributing to a walkability score well below the state average.