Magpie

The population is notably older than the state and national figures, with 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.9%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.5% born here. This is far below the Victoria figure of 30.0% for people born overseas.

English is the primary language for 94% of residents. Only 2.4% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

About 38% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children compared to other similar areas.

Typical household income is a little above the state and national figures at $2,097 per week. Personal income is slightly lower than the national figure of $805 per week.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 32.1%, and 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with 21.6% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. This includes 30.8% who do significant unpaid housework.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 62.5% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 54.8% owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 38.1% having two and 31.4% having four or more.

The community is very stable, as only 22.5% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 61.6% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail trade.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.