Redbank

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 34.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, children under 15 are few, at only 8.8%, which is well below the state and national averages.

While 73.5% of residents were born in Australia, 16.7% were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half the population (47.1%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.7% completing Year 12, both far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $787, far below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

Health challenges are common here, as 44.1% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure—and 15.7% live with a mental health condition.

This is a giving community where 24.2% of people volunteer and 20.9% provide unpaid care, both far above the national average. Additionally, 6.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Most homes are small, with a typical size of 1.9 people, well below the national average of 2.5. Couples without children make up the largest group at 60.3%.

Home ownership is very high, with 63.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the state average at $195.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting via public transport. However, 30.3% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28.4% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 39.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest for its level. Despite this, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Redbank is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.