Milnes Bridge

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 25.8% of the population. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

This is an area with very little overseas influence, as no residents were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

English is the only language used at home, a result that is far below the state and national averages for linguistic diversity.

About 38.7% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national and state figures.

While a higher proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher than in many similar areas, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Typical family and household incomes are well below those in Victoria and Australia, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents here report far fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the national average, with only 9.7% having a long-term health condition.

Unpaid work is very common, with far more people caring for children and doing housework than the state average, though there are no volunteers in the area.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are a little larger than those in Victoria and Australia, averaging 3.1 people, and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas.

Both weekly rents and typical home-loan payments are well below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely without public transport routes or stops, making it far below the state average for transit access.

About 40% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is about the same as the state and national trends.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 77.3%, which is far above the national and state figures.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.