Mangalore

The area is notably older than most, with 24.0% of the population aged 65 and over, which is well above the 16.8% seen across Victoria. Children under 15 make up only 12.0% of residents, well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national rate of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 45.9% and 34.4% respectively.

English is the primary language for 81.4% of the community, and only 4.4% use another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

About 46.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 35.5% have no religion. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 29.2% in Victoria. About 47.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the state average.

The area is quite wealthy; the typical household income is $2,042 per week, which is a little above the Victorian average of $1,759. Additionally, 13.2% of people earn $2,000 or more each week, a figure much higher than in most areas.

Health needs are higher here than in other areas, with 31.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities represent 7.1% of the population, slightly above the national average of 5.8%.

Community involvement is high, with 18.9% of people volunteering, which is well above the national rate of 14.1%. There is also a strong connection to the military, as 6.4% of residents served in the Defence Force.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $350, which is far below the Victorian figure of $619.

Homes are typically occupied by couples, with 40.0% being couples with children and 40.0% without. Very few people live alone, at just 9.5%, which is far below the national average of 25.6%.

Every single home is a separate house and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 47.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0.0% of residents commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. About 24.7% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment rates are strong, with 64.5% of people working full-time, well above the national average of 58.9%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or as managers.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.