Mount Richmond

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This area is far more likely to have people in de facto relationships than most other areas, though it is very unusual for there to be no children under 15.

About 83% of residents were born in Australia, which is far below the state and national proportions of overseas-born people. Those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English or Irish.

English is the main language for 86% of the community. While 11.9% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian and national averages.

Half of the population report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages. The remaining residents are mostly Christian.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 39% of adults reached Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.

Typical household weekly income is a little above the national figure at $1,958, though typical personal income is a little below at $669. Weekly family income of $1,624 is well below the national average.

The community is generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being well below the state and national figures. Arthritis is the most common reported condition.

Volunteering is far more common here than in most areas. This is also seen in the high number of people providing unpaid childcare, which is far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Families are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Over half of the households consist of couples with children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,700, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Public transport is not used, and there are no stops or routes in the area. This is reflected in the workforce, where 42.3% of people work from home and the rest drive.

The population is very stable, with only 12.8% of people moving in the last five years—a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work, though unemployment is well above the national figure at 10.3%. Jobs are mainly in agriculture, transport, and health care.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 19% of homes are within walking distance of a park.