Millbrook

The population is older than the state average, with 23.3% being seniors and a typical age of 44. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Most residents identify as Christian, while 36.1% of the population reports having no religion. This figure is slightly lower than the state and national averages.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average. Qualifications are often in management, commerce, or engineering.

The community is wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes of $2,333, which is well above the Victorian average. Nearly a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While the rate of long-term health conditions and mental health issues is much lower than most areas, 7.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the state figure.

This is a highly active community where 28.6% of people volunteer—far above the national rate. Unpaid housework and child care are also more common here than in most areas, and there is a strong presence of Defence Force veterans.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, making it smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Only 15.8% of people live alone, which is far below the national average.

Every home in Millbrook is a separate house, and over 80% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 12.3% of households renting, far below the state average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no one commuting via public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.

The community is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far lower than the 40% seen across Victoria and Australia.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries include construction, education, and agriculture.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.