Oxley

The population is older than the state average, and children under 15 make up a much higher proportion of the community than in most similar areas. About 20.6% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.5%), and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people at 6.9% compared to 30.0% in Victoria.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious views are split, with 49.2% identifying as Christian and 40.4% reporting no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

The area has more adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the Victorian average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 48.5% completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are higher than most similar areas, with the usual household earning $1,978 a week. This is a little above the state average of $1,759.

The community is slightly healthier than average, as the 3.1% of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national figure of 5.8%.

Local participation is very high, with 24.0% of people volunteering and a much higher proportion of residents providing unpaid care or doing housework compared to the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, though First Nations household income here is much higher than in most similar areas.

Families are common and homes tend to be larger, with 58.6% of households consisting of couples with children and 2.6 people per home.

The area is made up entirely of separate houses, and 46.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is uncommon here, affecting only 10.2% of households.

Cars are essential as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and 61.9% drive to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 45.2% owning two.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (67.7%), and the unemployment rate of 1.9% is well below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.