Mornington

The community is far older than the national average, with 31.3% of residents aged 65 and over. This contrasts with a smaller population of children, who make up 15.0% of the area, which is well below the Australian figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 21.2% of people were born overseas. While this is higher than most similar areas, it is well below the 30.0% seen across Victoria.

English is the dominant language, used in 89.8% of homes. Only 5.6% of residents use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3%.

The community is more likely to have no religion than the rest of the country, with 46.0% reporting no affiliation. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 21.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average of 29.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,451, which is a little below the state and national figures. However, 11.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 35.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas, at 13.9%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members, at 3.4%, compared to the state's 2.0%.

The First Nations community is among the largest for its level, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24. Year 12 completion is far above the national average at 48.7%.

The area has a high number of people living alone, at 31.5%, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are smaller, with a typical size of 2.3 people.

Separate houses make up 77.0% of homes, and 41.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. However, typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, much higher than most similar areas.

Public transport access is strong, with 118 stops, but only 0.8% of people use it to commute. Instead, 55.2% drive to work and 22.4% work from home.

The area is quite mobile, with 37.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is slightly below the national rate of 40.7%, and recent overseas arrivals make up 5.0% of the population.

About 53.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is very walkable, with 91.0% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. This is far above the state average, with nearly all residents living within a 15-minute walk of a park.