Spargo Creek

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Victorian and national figures of 38. Children under 15 make up only 9.5% of the population, a figure well below the national average of 18.2%.

About 23.8% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, although this remains well below the state average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 28.6% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 59.5% identifying as Christian and only 21.4% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified; 90% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the national average of 58.8%. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 28.6% of adults.

Weekly household incomes are about the same as the national figure at $1,687. However, personal incomes are a little below the national average, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are prevalent here, with 40.5% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national rate of 27.7%. This is consistent with a higher-than-usual 7.1% who need help with daily activities.

Residents contribute significantly to their community, with unpaid care for children (42.9%) and housework (37.1%) both far above national figures. Additionally, 11.8% served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home compared to the national average of 2.5. Over half of the households consist of couples with children.

Housing density is high, with one person per bedroom, which is well above the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,104, far below the national average of $1,863.

Public transport use is unusually high at 12.0%, well above the national average of 3.1%. This is supported by a high number of stops per person, though the area remains largely car-dependent for work.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.5% of residents moving in the last five years, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 77.1%, far above the national figure of 61.1%. There is currently no unemployment in the community.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.