Rhyll

This is a senior-heavy community where 37.9% of residents are aged 65 or over, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 make up only 9.2% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the levels seen across Victoria and Australia.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (43.7%), which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common at 44.1%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 22.2% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the rate of Year 12 completion is far below the state and national figures.

Household incomes are generally lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,254. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in other similar areas, affecting 36.7% of residents. This is well above the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 21.7% of people contributing their time, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only 0 residents identifying as such.

Homes tend to be smaller in occupancy, with only 2.1 people per home. This is a little below the national figure and is consistent with the fact that 28.9% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 59% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 84.5% having three or more bedrooms.

Most people rely on cars, with 55.3% driving to work, though 21% work from home. While public transport stops are far more frequent here than in the state average, the actual number of departures is far below.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are lower than in most similar areas.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most similar areas at 44.7%. Despite this, the unemployment rate is very low at 1.2%.

While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and public transport, the area is far below the state average for access to health services and schools.