McMahons Creek

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 45. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up only 9.1% of the population, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant language here, with only 2.1% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the state and national averages.

A huge majority of residents, 68.5%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 2.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 29.2%.

Weekly incomes are much lower than typical Australian figures, with the usual household earning $1,017. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are well above the national average at 11.9%. Additionally, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little above the state and national figures.

Unpaid care and housework are common, with a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of housework than in most areas. There is also a notably high number of former Defence Force members.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.5% of the population, which is a little above the Victorian average. First Nations household incomes are far above the national figure, though personal incomes are among the lowest.

Living arrangements are unusual, with a much higher rate of people living alone (37.5%) and one-parent families (22.5%) compared to most areas.

Most of the 92.9% of homes are separate houses, and 41.1% are owned outright. However, homes are much smaller than usual, with only 53.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and zero public transport stops. The drive time to the city is very long, averaging 123 minutes.

About 29.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While full-time employment is a little above the national average, the unemployment rate is also a little higher at 6.9%. Many residents work as labourers or in construction.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.