Smiths Beach

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 51 and nearly 20% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 14.9%, which is well below the national figure.

About 18.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the Victoria average of 30%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87.9% of the community. While 8.6% of people use another language at home—much higher than in similar areas—this is far below the state and national averages.

A majority of the community has no religion, at 53.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remaining residents are mostly Christian.

This is a highly qualified community where 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. About 64.9% of residents completed Year 12, also well above the national average.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figures, with households usually earning $1,181. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Daily living is relatively easy here, as only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure. Long-term health conditions affect 27.9% of the population.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the state figure. About 25.9% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per household. A high number of people live alone (35.6%), while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Most people live in separate houses, with 97% of dwellings being detached. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 46.2%, and 84.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Cars are the main way to get around, but 26.1% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. No one in the area commutes by public transport.

The community has seen significant movement, with 48.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the state and national averages. However, there were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 45.2%. Common industries for the local workforce include construction, education, and health care.

Walking to groceries and parks is easy for everyone, but there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk. The overall walkability score is 4.5, which is well below the state average.