Mount Macedon

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the Victorian average. This is driven by a high proportion of seniors, who make up 23% of the population, though 19% of the community are children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a strong English, Australian, and Irish heritage. Only 17.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 88.8% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and only 0.6% speak little or no English.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 54.9%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.7%.

Educational attainment is among the highest in the region, with 40.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 70.9% of residents completed Year 12.

Weekly household income is among the highest at this level, with the typical family earning $3,021. Over 42% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 2.6% needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the state average.

The area has a high level of civic engagement, with 23.9% of people volunteering. Many residents also perform unpaid care, including 32.3% who do 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

There are seven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $200, which is far below the national figure.

Families with children are common here, with 60% of households consisting of couples with children. This explains why typical homes are larger, with 2.6 people per home.

The area is dominated by large houses, as 88.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7%, while 43.7% of homes are owned outright.

The community is highly car-dependent, with 98.4% of homes having a vehicle. This is underscored by the fact that 37.1% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.2% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also uncommon at 4%.

Professional and managerial roles are common, with a low unemployment rate of 2.5%. Many residents work in professional, technical, or health services.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. Steep terrain and a lack of nearby shops or transport mean almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.