St Andrews Beach

The area is older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 44. However, it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, at 22.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people compared to the rest of Victoria.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, and very few people speak another language at home.

A huge majority of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 67% having completed Year 12 and 29.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

Household incomes are generally higher than the state figure, with 23% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are in relatively good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 24.6%, which is well below the national figure.

There is a high level of unpaid care in the area, with 32.2% of people caring for children, well above the Victorian average.

First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $1,625 per week, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 65.7% of households consisting of couples with children.

The neighbourhood is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 99.1% of which are detached, and 86% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Car dependence is absolute, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. This is reflected in the workforce, where 26.9% work from home and others rely almost exclusively on cars.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 34% of people moving house in the last five years, though recent overseas arrivals are far below state levels.

The local workforce is primarily employed in construction, professional services, and technicians and trades.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.