Ravenswood South

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the Victorian and national averages of 38. This is driven by a very high proportion of seniors, who make up 28.9% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up only 6.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. While 6.6% of people use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A large majority of residents, 61.8%, report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

About 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 47.5% completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,583, which is a little below the national average of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in other similar areas, affecting 36.8% of people. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition at 13.2%.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.2% of people helping out, far above the national rate of 14.1%. This community also has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.8%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

The area is dominated by couples, with 51.6% having no children and 48.4% having children. Very few people live alone, at just 10.3%.

Every single home here is a separate house, and more than half (51.7%) are owned outright. Most homes are large, with 82.8% featuring three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every household owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

Residents are very settled, with only 23.1% moving into the area in the last five years, far lower than the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, retail, and health care are the main industries. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national average at 43.6%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.