Marcus Hill

The community is significantly older than the state and national averages, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (9.8%) than the Victorian average of 30.0%. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common roots here.

English is the only language used at home by 93.3% of the community. The proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (49.4%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.5%.

The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 24.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While this is much higher than most similar areas, it remains a little below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are very high here; the typical household earns $2,374 a week, which is well above the Victorian average of $1,759. About 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate much higher than most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 31.7% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported conditions.

Residents are very active in their community, with 23.4% volunteering, which is far above the Victorian average of 13.3%. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid housework, affecting 29.7% of people.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Very few people live alone (6.0%), a rate far below the national average of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%. Only 12.0% of households rent, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no residents using public transport to commute. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle, and many have four or more.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Adults working or looking for work make up 62.1% of the population. The most common industries for local workers are construction, health care, and agriculture.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.