Lysterfield South

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. While children make up 16.3% of the population, the number of seniors is well below the national figure.

Around 30.7% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Chinese, Scottish, and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 23.9% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in similar areas, though it remains well below the Victorian average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; 56.8% of people identify as Christian, while the 30.0% with no religion is well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 67.6% of residents completing Year 12, a figure well above the national average. This high level of schooling is consistent with the high proportion of adults holding bachelor degrees.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with nearly half of all households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly family income of $3,068 is well above the national figure.

Residents report better health than most, with the rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues being much lower than the state and national averages.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 15.2% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, with 11 people. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, and their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Homes are large and predominantly family-oriented, with 73% consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, and 44.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 0.7% of people commuting by transit. This is reflected in the fact that 27.5% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, as only 23.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

The workforce is highly active, with a rate of people working or looking for work that is well above the national figure. Many residents work as managers or professionals.

While almost every home is near a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.