Point Cook

This is a very young community, with children under 15 making up 27.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here than in the rest of Victoria.

The area is exceptionally diverse, with 52.1% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian, English, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its international makeup, 51.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Mandarin and Hindi are the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with only 28.8% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Point Cook is highly qualified, with 41.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average.

Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,468. About 34.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 16.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 39.9% of people provide unpaid care for children, far above the national figure. However, volunteer rates are well below the national average.

First Nations residents in Point Cook have a much higher typical household income ($2,299) and higher Year 12 completion rates than the national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home and very few people living alone. Nearly 75% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are typically $2,115 a month, which is a little above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 34.1%, far above the national figure. While 95.3% of homes are near public transport, the typical commute by transit to the city is very long at 88 minutes.

The community is highly mobile, with 52.0% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most areas.

Employment rates are strong, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers in technical and health fields.

Almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, but the area is far below the national average for walking access to health services and groceries.