Plenty

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Families are the norm here, as 77% of households are couples with children and only 9.7% of people live alone.

While 82.3% of residents were born in Australia, 15.1% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Italian.

About 13.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

The community is more religious than typical areas, with 63.9% identifying as Christian. Only 28.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Plenty is highly educated, with 63.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 23.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical family earning $3,344 a week. This is well above the Victorian average of $2,136.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure. However, 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Community involvement is strong, with 16.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the state average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, including 27.5% who care for children.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations households here earn much more than those in most other areas, with a typical income of $2,874.

Homes here are large, with 3.2 people per household, which is well above the state average. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by large detached houses, with 98.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, as 44.7% of homes are owned outright and only 4.1% are rented.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 55.2% of people driving to work and 89.1% of homes having two or more vehicles. Interestingly, 26.7% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is active, with 67.2% of adults working or looking for work, and a low unemployment rate of 2.2%. Many residents work in construction, health, and retail.

Plenty is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 4.0. Many residents live far from essential services, with only 29.7% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.