Point Lonsdale

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with children under 15 making up only 12.4% of the population. Roughly 43.6% of residents are seniors, and married couples are the most common household type at 61.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.2%), which is far higher than the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 43.8% of the population, which is well above both the Victorian and national figures. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 45.5%.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Over 62% of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Personal incomes are higher than most similar areas, and typical weekly personal income is $833. About 20.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.8% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, and 7.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than most areas.

There are 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is far older than the state average at 48 years and earns a higher personal income of $1,125.

Homes tend to be small, with only 2.1 people per house. About 30.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure, and nearly half of all households are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, and only 13.1% of the community rent.

Nearly 30% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average. While there are many bus stops, only 0.2% of people use public transport to commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 46.9% of people moving house in the last five years, well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are around the middle for this level at 5.1%.

Far fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to the state average, with only 44.1% participation. Many of those who do work are professionals or managers, often in health or education.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as most homes are far from groceries and health services. However, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.