Sherbrooke

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 47 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. Children under 15 make up 16.3% of the community, which is a little below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 20.1% of the population, a figure much higher than similar areas but well below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86.7% of residents. While 9.2% use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average.

A strong majority of residents report no religion at 56.1%. This is far above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

Education levels are very high, with 41.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 74.4% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above the national average.

Incomes are significantly higher than usual; the typical weekly family income is $2,821, and 38.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far exceeding the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.7% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 13.3%.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 21.8% providing unpaid care and 21.3% volunteering, both of which are well above the national figures.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Family homes are larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families (9.2%) and people living alone (17.9%) are well below the national averages.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 85.8% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 45.3% owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 51.8% of workers driving to work. However, 29.9% work from home, which is well above the national average.

About 29.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the population.

Professionals and managers make up over half of the workforce. Full-time employment is 54.0%, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby shops and health services. While 98.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few are near groceries or schools.