St Leonards

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 32.8% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.2% of the population, which is well below the national average.

People born overseas make up 17.3% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 86.3% of residents. While 8.1% of people use another language at home, this is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A high proportion of the community reports no religion at 45.1%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.3%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average. Year 12 completion is also far below the state figure at 42.5%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,183, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. The typical personal income of $629 is also well below the national average.

Consistent with its older population, 39.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. Around 7.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with 15.3% of people providing care, which is well above the national figure. People doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is also higher than most areas.

There are 43 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations population is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21.

Homes tend to be small in occupancy, with a typical size of 2.1 people. This is a little below the national figure and is reflected by the 29.8% of people who live alone.

The housing stock is dominated by separate houses (91.9%) and large homes, with 85.7% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very strong, as 48.5% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, with 56.8% driving to work. However, there is a high number of public transport stops compared to similar areas, and 23.0% of workers operate from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 52.6% of residents moving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are low at 2.4%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 45.9%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.3. While almost everyone can walk to a park, far fewer can reach groceries or health services within 15 minutes compared to the state average.