Massey

Children under 15 make up 26.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 43, the area has far fewer seniors than most other similar places.

The community is entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify as having English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is lower than usual, with 30.4% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 15% completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

The area is much poorer than most, with a typical household income of $933 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 39.1% of residents. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is very common, with 35% of people providing such support, a figure far above the national average of 11.9%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

The area has a low density of residents per bedroom, averaging 0.70, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes available for residents.

The population is very stable, as no one has moved into the area in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Very few adults are working or looking for work, at just 25%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.