Myrniong

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than both Victoria and Australia. Children under 15 make up 14.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 10.9% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common roots after Australian.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average.

More than half the population (50.9%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.4%.

The area has a high proportion of adults with bachelor degrees or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national average. Many residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

This is a wealthy community where typical household incomes are well above the national figure. About 32.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most other areas.

People needing help with daily activities are much rarer here than in most areas. However, those reporting a mental health condition are a little more common than the national average.

Unpaid care is common, with a much higher proportion of people providing unpaid care than the national average. Volunteers are also well above the state figure, and there is a notably higher number of Defence Force veterans.

There are three First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 36, which is far older than the national figure, and household incomes are among the highest for similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 61.7% of families are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 97.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 5.3% of households renting, which is far below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 81.7% have two or more.

The community is very stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in similar areas, with a full-time employment rate slightly above the national average. Local industry is led by construction and education.

Myrniong is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.