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Residents are far older than the state and national averages, with 22.6% aged 65 and over. While the typical age is high, there is still a notable presence of children under 15 at 18.5%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born (80.4%), though 14.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.3% of people. Only 5.4% use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A majority of residents (57.1%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 36.5% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $1,792 per week, about the same as the state average. Higher-earning households are common, with 23.7% earning $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.1% of people. Consequently, 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.7% of people providing care, well above the national figure. This is alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families are typical here, with 59.6% being couples with children. Very few people live alone (11.9%), and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 49.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Large homes are the norm, with 89.8% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 44.1% owning two and 32.2% owning four or more.

The community is very stable, with only 23.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults (67.4%) are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Health care and public administration are the most common industries.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.