Millgrove

The typical resident is 40, which is slightly older than the state and national figures. About 18.6% of the population are children under 15, and there is a notably higher share of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 11.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up over 80% of the population.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.1% of people using another language at home, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. Very few people report speaking little or no English.

A striking 56.2% of people here have no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 28.3%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 39.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state and national figures. Only 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income being $607. Only 5.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 35.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.6% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above the state and national averages.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.6% of people providing unpaid care, much higher than in most similar areas. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than most areas at 13%.

There are 25 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. While First Nations household income is a little above the national figure, personal income is a little below, and no one reports speaking a First Nations language.

The area has a high proportion of one-parent families at 24.5% and people living alone at 33.7%, both of which are well above state and national averages. Typically, there are 2.3 people per home.

Separate houses make up 99.7% of all homes, far above the national figure. While 77% of homes have three or more bedrooms, typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,300, well below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 65.3% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport for their commute. No one is reachable by transit within 30 or 45 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also very low at 1.6%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 52.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4, far below the state average. While 90% of homes are near a park, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.