New Gisborne

Families with children are common here, as 21% of residents are under 15, which is much higher than most areas. The typical resident is 41, making the population noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.3% born here. Consequently, the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the population. While the use of other languages at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly educated, with 26.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This stands much higher than most similar areas, and 59.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

New Gisborne is a high-income area, where 33.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. This is far above the national figure of 22.6%.

About 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.9%, which is about the same as the state average.

Unpaid work is a significant part of local life, with 31.9% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. Volunteer rates are also well above the state figure at 17.6%.

There are 27 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20, and 11.1% speak a First Nations language.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68.7% of families.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which account for 96.6% of homes. Large properties are the norm, with 88.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far above the state average.

Most people rely on cars, with 53.9% driving to work and 42.2% of homes having two vehicles. Despite this, there are more public transport stops per person here than in most similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the state average.

The workforce is active, with more people working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Common industries include construction, health, and education.

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