Officer South

The area is very young, with children under 15 making up 22.6% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Overseas birthplaces are common, with 32.1% of people born outside Australia. This is well above the national average of 27.7%, with English, Indian, and Irish being among the most common ancestries.

About 25.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

Christianity is the most common religion at 42.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.6% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Residents are well qualified, with 28.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the state average, and 63.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $2,085, which is a little above the Victoria figure of $1,759.

People here report better health than most, with only 23.1% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 32.9% of people provide unpaid care for children. This is well above the national average of 26.3%.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 4 people. Their typical personal income of $724 is well above the national figure of $540.

Most households consist of couples with children (61.7%) or couples without children (32.9%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Large homes are the norm, with 77.5% having three or more bedrooms. While 59% of homes have a mortgage, the typical monthly payment of $2,200 is much higher than in most areas.

The area is very car-reliant, with 57.2% of people driving to work. Only 0.7% of residents use public transport to commute, and a typical walk to the nearest stop takes 36 minutes.

Migration is the defining feature of this area, with 91.1% of the population moving in within the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 68.5% of adults working or looking for work. This is well above the national figure, and the unemployment rate of 2.3% is lower than most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3. While most homes are near a park, none are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.