Sutherlands Creek

The typical resident is 41, making the community noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. While children under 15 make up 14% of the population—well below the national figure—seniors aged 65 and over represent 17.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.5% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 93% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation for 57.4% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 37.2%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The community is well-qualified, with 62.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 28.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults hold qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical incomes are among the highest for similar areas, with typical weekly household earnings of $3,250, far above the national figure of $1,746. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

General health is slightly better than the state average, with 26.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition and only 5.4% reporting a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is high, as 30.9% of people care for children and 37.3% volunteer. The latter is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. A small number of First Nations residents report very high personal incomes compared to state and national figures.

Homes here are large, with an average of 3.2 people per dwelling, well above the national average. No one in the community lives alone, and 75.9% of households are couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. While only 8.1% of residents rent, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,500, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and 56.8% owning four or more. No one uses public transport to commute, though 27.2% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.6% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The community is very active in the workforce, with 74.5% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. Unemployment is at 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.