St James

Seniors and older adults make up over 70% of the community, and the typical resident is 60, which is far older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of Victoria.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 6.5% of people born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents identify as Australian or English.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the 22.3% national figure for people using another language.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 43.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 3.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 28% completing Year 12, far below state averages.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical weekly household income at $966, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 36.6%, and mental health conditions are among the highest at this level at 17.1%.

Unpaid care is common, with 24.8% of people providing such support, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of Defence Force veterans at 7.3%.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $875 is far above the national figure of $540.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 32.7%, well above the national average, while one-parent families are also much more common than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 67.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Every home in the area is a separate house.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport.

Residents are relatively stable, with only 25.2% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 40.7% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure, though those employed are more likely to be full-time than in most areas.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.