Portsea

The typical resident is 68 years old, which is far older than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up only 3.4% of the population, among the lowest across similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly of English, Australian, or Irish descent. Only 11.8% of people were born overseas, far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with 88.9% using it only. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 61.2% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.9%, which is well below the national figure.

Portsea is highly qualified, with 39% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Around 70% of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most areas.

Typical incomes are very high, with a typical family earning $3,250 a week, well above the state average. About 41.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest for its level.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national figure at 34.9%, though mental health conditions are much lower than most areas. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.

Volunteering is common here, with 22.9% of people helping out, well above the state average. Providing unpaid care is also much higher than in most areas, while caring for children is well below.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is far above the national figure.

Homes are small in size, with only 1.8 people per home, among the lowest for its level. Many people live alone (35.1%), and couples without children make up 74% of families.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 97.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 72.3% owning their homes outright, far above the national figure.

Half of the workforce (50.5%) works from home, among the highest for its level. While public transport stops are numerous, no one uses them to commute to the city, and drive times are long.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work (40.7%) compared to the state average. Those who are employed often work as managers or professionals in technical and financial fields.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, almost every home is within a short walk of a park.