Pakenham South

The community is far older than the Victorian average, with 21.8% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.5%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 83.4% born here, far exceeding the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 37.1%.

While 83% only speak English, 11.4% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. About 6.1% of residents speak little or no English, a figure slightly above the national average.

Religious views are in line with the rest of the country, as 38.4% of people report no religion. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 44.5%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 37.8% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state figure of 61.8%. Only 9.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household weekly income is $1,728, which is about the same as the state average. However, personal weekly income is a little below the national figure at $687.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 8.3%. This is a little above the national average, while long-term health conditions are slightly less common than across Australia.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 19.8% of people providing it—among the highest for its level. This is well above the national figure of 11.9%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas and well below the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home. This is a little above the national average, and very few people—only 13.5%—live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, far above the state average. While 43.2% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,250, which is much higher than in most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars; no one uses public transport to commute, and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Many households have four or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.4% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%, well below the state and national figures. Many residents work in construction, health care, or agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.