Maryknoll

The community is slightly younger than the national figure, with a higher proportion of children under 15. Most residents are married, and there are fewer people aged 65 and over than in most similar areas.

Australian and English ancestry are the most common, while only 13.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the population. Only 2.9% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 39.3% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 53.7%.

A higher proportion of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, although this remains well below the national figure. Qualifications are most common in engineering, architecture, and education.

Typical weekly household income is $2,352, which is well above the national figure. Around 30.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much higher than most other areas.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions, mental health conditions, and needs for daily assistance.

Community spirit is high, with 22.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 13.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children and very few people living alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 88.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 4.1%, while over half of residents are paying off a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,167.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 64% of people driving to work and most homes having two or more vehicles. There are no public transport stops in the immediate area.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is only 1.4%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in construction, health, or education.

The neighbourhood is considered car-dependent due to a lack of nearby shops, schools, and health services. Only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.