Seaspray

The area is far older than most, with 27.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Australian, Irish, or Scottish. Only 13.1% of people were born overseas, far below the Victoria average.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. While 5.1% use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A high proportion of residents report no religion, at 45.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 34.8% of residents completing Year 12. A typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV, and 13.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than in the rest of the state, with the typical household earning $1,091 a week. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 39.7% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Many residents are active in the home, with 26.2% doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly. There is also a higher than average rate of unpaid carers at 15.2%.

There are five First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $1,625, which is far above the Victorian figure.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 36.5% of people living alone, far above the state average. Homes are smaller on average, with 2.2 people per household.

Every home in Seaspray is a separate house, and 52.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than the state average at $220 a week.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 61.4% of workers drive and 0% use public transport to commute. However, 83.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a bus stop.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 43.4% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Only 48.8% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is a little above the state and national averages.

While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, there are no schools or health services nearby. The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 4.0.