Malmsbury

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Around 18.5% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, and 21.7% of people are in a de facto relationship, a figure far above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Irish, or Scottish. Only 12.4% of the population were born overseas, which is far below the Victoria average of 30%.

English is the primary language for 89.4% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 59.7%. This is far above the national average of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 32.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,636, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, 10.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.3% of residents. Long-term health conditions generally are also well above the state average at 32.2%.

Community participation is high, with 19.7% of people volunteering and 14.8% providing unpaid care. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common here than in most other areas.

There are 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21, and a typical personal income of $824, which is well above the national figure.

Couples with children make up 55.3% of families, while one-parent families are well below the state average at 8.4%. About 26.6% of people live alone.

Almost every home is a separate house, with 99.1% being detached. This is far above the state average. Renting is uncommon here, at just 10.9%, and 38.9% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 29.0% of people work from home, which is well above the national average. While there are several public transport routes, the typical walk to a stop is 45 minutes.

About 37% of residents have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 51.6%. Many residents work in professional, managerial, or education roles.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for accessibility. Only 43.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, compared to 79.1% across Victoria.