Pearcedale

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than Victoria and Australia. De facto relationships are well above the national figure, and about 18% of the population are children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 11.6% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.1% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the Victorian average. Consequently, very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of the community reports no religion, at 56.0%, which is far above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.4% completing Year 12.

Household incomes are generally high, with typical weekly earnings of $2,009, which is a little above the state and national figures. About 25% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 29.4% of people. Around 5.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is common, with a higher-than-average rate of people caring for children and those providing general unpaid care. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than in similar areas.

First Nations residents in Pearcedale have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (52.4%) and a higher typical personal income than the state average. Unemployment among this group is remarkably low at 0.0%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 93.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rental properties are very rare here, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 60.9% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Construction is the largest employer, making up 20.2% of the workforce.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many residents lack a 15-minute walk to essential services, particularly health services, which are unavailable within that distance.