Musk Vale

The population is notably older than the national average, with 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over. A high 23.1% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 15.3% of the population, which is far below the state and national levels. English, Scottish, and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large majority of residents, 57.6%, report having no religion. This is far above the state and national figures, where the typical proportion is around 39%.

About 22% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Over half of the residents have completed Year 12, though this is also well below the state figure.

Personal income is much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly amount of $593. However, 24.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

People needing help with daily activities are fewer here than in most areas, at 2.4%. Mental health conditions are reported by 10% of residents, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are lower than most areas, though at 15.6% they remain a little above the state and national averages. Unpaid care for children is consistent with the rest of the country.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 65. Both household and personal incomes for this group are far below the state and national figures.

Families with children make up 50.4% of households. People living alone are fewer here than in most areas, with only 21% of residents residing by themselves.

Homes here are typically large, with 87.1% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 11.3%, far below the national average, while 59.7% of homes are owned outright.

The area is highly car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport. While 21.8% of people work from home, the walk to the nearest transport stop takes much longer than in most areas.

The community is very stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. No recent overseas arrivals were recorded.

Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 8.3%. Full-time employment is also far below the national average, with many residents working in construction or accommodation and food services.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, or schools.