Riverside

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 23.7% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. While the typical resident is 41, the area has fewer seniors than most similar places.

Riverside is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with 90.2% of people using it exclusively at home. This results in a very low proportion of people using another language, far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents identify as Christian, accounting for 56.1% of the population. Those reporting no religion make up 37.3%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than the state, with 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, the most common qualification at 42.3%.

While typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure, personal incomes are a little above the state and national averages. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with the proportion of people with a long-term health condition at 23.7%, which is well below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.9% of people participating, a figure far above the national average. There are also higher rates of unpaid care for children and housework compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 1.4% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is far younger than the state average, though their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 96.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. More than half of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Most homes own two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 68.8%, and the unemployment rate is lower than most areas. Common industries include health care, construction, and agriculture.

Riverside is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While almost all homes are within a short walk of a park, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.