Newcomb

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a notably high number of seniors compared to the state. There are fewer children under 15 here than in most other regions, at 13.6%.

About 15.9% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but still far below the Victorian average of 30.0%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, with 9.2% of people using a language other than English at home. However, this remains far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 46.7%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 16.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with the fact that Year 12 completion is far below the Victorian rate.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,148 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with long-term health conditions affecting 38.1% of people—far above the state average. Mental health conditions are also among the highest at this level.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas at 10.7%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates also sit below the state and national figures.

There are 95 First Nations people in the area. While their unemployment rate is remarkably low at 0.0%, their typical personal income is a little below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as nearly 40% of people live alone and one-parent families are far more common than in the rest of the state.

Rental properties are far more common here than across Victoria, with 41.4% of households renting. Most people live in separate houses, though they tend to have fewer bedrooms than the national average.

Public transport access is a strength, with 37 stops and 19 routes, making it a high-service area. Consequently, more people live without a car compared to most similar areas.

The area has seen a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, with 17.5% arriving recently, which is well above the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the state average at 5.2%.

Newcomb is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.1. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.