Sailors Falls

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.6% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (73.4%), and only 8.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the main language for 78.5% of the community. While 5.1% use another language at home, this is far below the Victorian figure of 27.6%.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 41.8% of people reporting no religion and 40.5% identifying as Christian.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.4% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Incomes are generally much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal weekly income at $491, far below the national figure of $805.

Mental health conditions are reported by 15.2% of residents, which is well above the state and national figures of 8.8%. Arthritis is also common at 15.2%.

Providing unpaid care is much more common here than in most areas, though volunteering is well below the national average at 10.1%.

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

Homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. About 26.7% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 56.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is uncommon, accounting for only 13.3% of households.

The area is highly car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. However, 45.5% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average of 21.0%.

Movement into the area is lower than across the state, with 29.5% of people moving in the last five years compared to 40.0% in Victoria.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the number of people working or looking for work is much lower than most areas. Many residents work in accommodation, food, or agriculture.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.