Strathmore Heights

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 22.4% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a higher number of children under 15 than most similar areas, and far fewer people in de facto relationships.

About 19.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though well below the Victorian average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Italian, and Irish.

Almost one in five people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, only 1.0% of the community speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 57.4% identifying as Christian. Only 29.4% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with a much higher rate of bachelor degrees and Year 12 completion than most similar areas. This is consistent with the high number of professionals and managers living here.

Incomes are high, with 26.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average. Typical weekly family income is $2,291, which is higher than in most similar areas.

A higher proportion of residents have a long-term health condition compared to most similar areas, with 30.8% reporting one. This is well above the state and national figures.

There is a strong focus on caregiving, with much higher rates of unpaid childcare and general care providing than in most similar areas. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, representing 0.0% of the community, which is lower than most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 91.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. A large number of residents own their homes outright, far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 32.8%, far above the national average. While car use is primary, the area has a high number of public transport stops and a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The population is relatively stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being far below the national and state figures.

About 61.4% of adults are working or looking for work. Unemployment is 5.9%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Everything is within a 15-minute walk for 100% of homes, including parks and public transport. However, access to schools and health services on foot is far below the state average.