Portland North

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 46 and 23.4% of people aged 65 or over. This is well above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.7%), and those with overseas heritage are far fewer than in the state or nation. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents (54.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion (39.5%) than most other areas. Similarly, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national figures.

Typical household income is $1,886 a week, which is a little above the national figure. A much higher proportion of people earn $2,000 or more weekly compared to most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 31.8% of residents. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Residents are more likely to be active at home, with higher rates of unpaid housework and childcare than the state average. Volunteering is also well above the national figure at 19%.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger, with a typical age of 19. Their typical household income is far above the national and state figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Very few people live alone (13.5%), which is far below the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 96.9% of homes being detached. Nearly half (48.3%) are owned outright, and the rental rate is far below the national figure.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Very few homes (2%) are without a motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well above the national figure.

Full-time employment (55.1%) is well below the national figure. The most common industries for workers here are manufacturing and health care.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.