Pipers Creek

Children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 81.5% of the population lists Australian or English ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the Victorian and national averages.

English is the dominant language, with 94.7% of people using it exclusively at home. This means the percentage of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents—59.3%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12.

Typical household and family incomes are much higher than in most areas. About 37.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state and national figures.

Residents generally have fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, though people with a mental health condition are more common here than in most areas.

Community participation is very high, with 25.9% of people volunteering and far more residents performing unpaid housework and childcare compared to the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families with children are common, and homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Home ownership is strong, with 45.3% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle. This helps explain why 30.7% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is much lower than in most areas. Many residents work in construction, agriculture, or as professionals.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.