Puckapunyal

This is a very young community where children under 15 make up 24.4% of the population, well above the national figure. De facto relationships are far more common here than elsewhere, while seniors aged 65 and over are almost entirely absent at just 0.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.5% were born overseas. The strongest ancestral ties are to Australia and England, with smaller groups identifying as Irish, Scottish, or German.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the Victorian average.

A majority of residents (54.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.6%.

A high 69.3% of residents have completed Year 12, far above the national average. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state figure.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical household earning $2,510 a week, well above the Victorian figure. Personal weekly incomes are also among the highest at this level, typically reaching $1,300.

The community is in good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 13.9%, which is far below the national average. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is lower than in most areas.

Military service is a defining feature, with 65.5% of people having served in the Defence Force. Many residents are also caring for children, though unpaid care for others is much lower than usual.

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, well above the state average. This group is notably young and has a 0.0% unemployment rate, with Year 12 completion far above the national figure.

Homes are typically large, with 3.2 people per household and a high 79.7% being couples with children. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much rarer than in most areas.

The area is dominated by rented separate houses, with 98.3% of households renting and virtually no one owning their home outright. Most homes are large, with 96.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Driving is the main way to get around, though 23.9% of people walk to work. While there are many public transport stops, almost no one uses these services for their daily commute.

The population is highly mobile, with 85.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very common, far exceeding the national average.

Employment is very high, with 83.3% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of just 1.8%. Most residents work in public administration and safety, reflecting the area's military character.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While many homes are near public transport or schools, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.