McKenzie Hill

The community is far older than the national figure, with 26.2% of residents aged 65 and over. There are fewer children here than in most similar areas, with those under 15 making up only 14.8% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 9.5% born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. Only 3.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A high proportion of residents report no religion, at 59.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 25.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the national average, though higher than many similar areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,477. Only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.6% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do housework than those in most areas. Volunteering is also common, with 19.5% of people volunteering, well above the state average.

The First Nations community is very small, with only three people. However, their typical personal income is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling. Couples without children make up a large portion of the community at 40.7%.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 45.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 61.3% of workers driving to work. Only 1.1% of residents commute using public transport.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 52.0% of people moving in the last five years, far above the state average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 56.2%. Many of those employed work in health care and social assistance.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.9. Most homes are far from groceries and health services, with 0.0% within a 15-minute walk.