Sedgwick

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than both the state and national figures. About 17.1% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry make up the bulk of the community. Only 9.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language here, with 94.5% of people using it at home. Only 1.3% use another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

More than half the population (52.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many work as professionals or managers.

Incomes are much higher than usual, with 37.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,391 is well above the state and national figures.

Few people need help with daily activities (2.8%), which is well below the state average. However, 9.9% of residents have a mental health condition, a figure slightly above the national average.

Residents are very active in their community; 25.2% volunteer, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most other areas.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations households earn far more than the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Most households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Every home in Sedgwick is a separate house, and 88.2% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far more common here than across Victoria.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 25.9% of people work from home, and 39.4% of households own two vehicles.

Movement into the area is relatively low, with 33.2% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of adults (71.4%) are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Residents cannot walk to a school, grocery store, or health service within 15 minutes.