Sandhurst

The area is notably family-oriented, with children under 15 making up 21.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 41, the community has a lower proportion of seniors than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 31.1% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Scottish, Irish and Indian.

About 18.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this remains well below the Victorian and national figures.

Religion is diverse here, with 41.1% of residents reporting no religion, a figure slightly above the national average. Christianity is the most common faith at 47.0%.

Education levels are high, with 67.8% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. About 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very high in Sandhurst, where 41.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical family income is $2,834 per week, placing it among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 24.7% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is lower than most areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.7% of people providing this care, well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas at 10.8%.

There are 33 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 15, which is far younger than the national figure. Both household and personal incomes for this group are far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68.1% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.9% of homes being detached and 96.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than the national average, though typical rents and mortgage payments are well above the state figure.

Most residents rely on cars, but 30.9% of people work from home, which is well above the national average. Very few people, just 0.6%, use public transport to commute.

The community is relatively stable, though 37.7% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.2% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 71.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. The workforce is largely professional, with many employed in health care, retail and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.6. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.