Menzies Creek

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. While it has more children under 15 than most similar areas, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the Victorian and national figures.

A majority of residents (54.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.7%.

The community is well qualified, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. This academic profile is reflected in the high number of professionals and managers in the local workforce.

Menzies Creek is very prosperous, with typical household incomes well above the national figure. About 34.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state and national averages.

The community is generally healthy, with a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate about the same as the rest of the country.

Local residents are very active in unpaid work, with much higher rates of childcare and housework than most similar areas. Volunteering is also well above the state and national figures.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical person in this group is 61 years old, which is far older than the national figure, and their typical personal income is much lower than most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and a very low number of people living alone. About 64.6% of families are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 93.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, with a rate far below the state and national averages.

Cars are essential, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. While the area has more public transport stops per 1,000 people than most similar areas, 28% of the workforce chooses to work from home.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, with a typical unemployment rate slightly below the national figure. Construction and professional services are the most common industries.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to a lack of nearby groceries and health services. Steep terrain and a low walkability score mean very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.