Manor Lakes

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up 29.8% of the population. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here, at only 4.0%.

Overseas birth is very common, with 50.2% of people born outside Australia, far above the national figure. Indian ancestry is the most prominent, accounting for 25.6% of the community.

Language diversity is very high, with 51.5% of people using a language other than English at home. Hindi and Punjabi are the most common spoken languages after English.

Religious affiliation is much higher here than in most other areas, with 24.1% of residents identifying as Hindu and 32.2% as Christian.

The community is highly qualified, with 39.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at 73.1%.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the usual weekly household income reaching $2,296. About 29% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the Victorian average.

Residents generally enjoy good health; those with a long-term health condition are much fewer here than in most areas, at 18.1%.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 40.7% of people providing this care, far above the national figure. However, volunteering is among the lowest at 7.8%.

The First Nations community is relatively small, but it is much younger than average with a typical age of 16. While unemployment is far above the national figure, household incomes are well above the Victorian average.

Homes here are large, with an average of 3.3 people per household, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 74.5% of households.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most people are paying off a mortgage, as only 7.8% of homes are owned outright.

Working from home is very common at 32.8%, far above the national figure. While most rely on cars, public transport use is a little above the state average.

The population is highly mobile, with 55.2% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 20.6%.

The workforce is very active, with 73.6% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than average at 67%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone is within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few are within the same distance of groceries or health services.