Metcalfe

The community is notably older than most areas, with 34.7% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the state and national figures. In contrast, children under 15 make up 16.8% of the population, slightly lower than the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 11.6% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with 90.5% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 3.7% use another language, a figure far below the national average.

A majority of residents (54.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.3%.

Metcalfe is highly qualified, with 29.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the prevalence of professional qualifications in engineering and health.

Typical household income is $1,485 a week, which is a little below the state and national figures. While a few people earn over $2,000 weekly, 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more, which is lower than most areas.

People needing help with daily activities are much less common here at 1.6%, well below the national figure. However, 9.5% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 29.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Additionally, 5.6% of residents served in the Defence Force, a rate much higher than most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Many residents live alone, with 32.5% of households consisting of one person, well above the national figure. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, as 58.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Every single home in the area is a separate house, and none are rented.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to get to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 46.7% owning two.

The population is very stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with a rate of 54.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is slightly higher than the state and national figures.

Metcalfe is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the state average. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.