Paradise

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, a high 24.1% of residents are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.5% born here and only 7.3% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents identify with Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the area. While 14.6% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than similar areas—this is still well below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half of the population (51.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder is primarily Christian.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 42.9% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 61.8% across Victoria. Only 14.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Weekly family incomes are typically $1,625, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, a gap far below the national average.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.2% need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 24.4%, which is far above the state average.

Unpaid work is common, with 42.9% of people caring for children and 32.1% doing heavy housework, both figures far above the state average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 10.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children (67.6%), and there are no one-parent families in the area.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $975, which is far below the state average of $1,859. Weekly rents are also a little lower than the national figure, typically costing $302.

The area is served by two bus stops, and while the number of stops per person is far above the state average, residents face a long 61-minute walk to the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the Victorian average of 40%.

Only 50% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.