Slaty Creek

The typical resident is 55, making this area far older than the state and national average. While there are no children under 15, there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 11.8% born overseas, which is far below the Victorian and national figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language spoken at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national averages for language diversity.

About 41.2% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the other primary religious affiliation.

About 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the proportion who finished Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household and personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas and sit well above the state and national figures. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

While very few people have long-term health conditions compared to the state, about 20.6% of residents have a mental health condition, which is far above the national figure.

This is a highly active community where 27.6% of people volunteer and 29.2% have served in the Defence Force, both of which are far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Household size is typical for Australia with 2.5 people per home, but there are no one-parent families in the community.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $433, which is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes and no one works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 13.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average, with most people working in manufacturing, construction, or education.

Slaty Creek is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average, as there are no shops, health services, or schools within walking distance.