Scarsdale

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 39 and a proportion of seniors that is well below the national figure. Families are common here, as seen in the higher-than-usual number of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.2%), and the population is far less diverse than the state or national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. Only 0.5% of residents speak little or no English.

A majority of the community (51.2%) reports no religion, which is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.6%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 39.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure. Only 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally lower than the state average, with a typical family earning $1,699 a week. Personal income is also well below the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $608.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 11.9%.

Providing unpaid care is much more common here than in most areas. While many residents do unpaid housework, the level of volunteering is a little below the national average.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 52, and personal incomes that are far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (55.8%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the state.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 86.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at just 5.1%, while 37.2% of homes are owned outright.

The community is highly car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. A typical drive to the city takes 111 minutes, and almost every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (55.9%) compared to the state average. Common industries for local workers include healthcare, construction, and manufacturing.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and most residents live far from public transport.