Parwan

The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 50 and a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over. Only 15.4% of residents are children under 15, which is a little below the national figure.

About 14.9% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Victorian average. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

People using another language at home are much more common here than in similar areas, though this is still far below the state figure. Tagalog is the most frequent non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, as the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

While a higher number of residents have a bachelor degree or higher than in similar areas, the share of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.

Typical personal income is much lower than most areas and well below the national figure. However, some high earners live here, with 12.3% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

People with long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, and the share is well below the Victorian average. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

Unpaid care for children and housework are much less common than in most areas, though the share of people providing some form of unpaid care is a little above the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of three people. Their typical income is well above the state and national figures, and they are noticeably older than the national average.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples, with 60% having children.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and home ownership is very high, with 50.9% of homes owned outright. Typical weekly rents are well below the state and national figures.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute by public transport. Every home in the area has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Parwan is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.