Sebastian

The typical resident is 40, and the area has far fewer seniors than the state or national figures. About 4.8% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the Victorian average of 1.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A large majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 55.0%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 34.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,452, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than in most other areas.

Residents face more health challenges than most, with 33.5% having a long-term condition and 10.8% living with a mental health condition. Both figures are well above the national averages.

Unpaid care is common here; 32.0% of people care for children and 18.9% provide other types of unpaid care, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state average. While their household income is among the lowest for this level, their typical personal income is well above the national figure.

Families with children make up 62.1% of households, and homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average with 2.6 people per home.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, which is far above the state figure. Renting is very uncommon at 9.1%, and typical weekly rents are well below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.5% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Common industries for local workers include retail, health, and agriculture.

Sebastian is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.