Serpentine

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 23.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.2% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average of 30.0%. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most frequent.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious views are split, with 45.5% identifying as Christian and 41.4% reporting no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications vary, with 17.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than in similar areas, though far below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Incomes are generally lower here, with a typical weekly family income of $1,416, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure of 27.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common conditions reported.

Community spirit is very high, with 33.9% of people volunteering, which is far above the Victorian rate of 13.3%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or housework.

There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

The community is dominated by families, with 56.4% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here than in other areas.

Nearly all homes are separate houses, and 37.0% are owned outright. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $100, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes without a vehicle and a long 125-minute drive to the city. Despite this, 26.0% of workers are able to work from home.

About 36.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas, though slightly below the Victorian average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 29.0% of workers. Full-time employment is at 50.0%, which is well below the national figure of 58.9%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.4. While some groceries and parks are nearby, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.