Sutton Grange

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 48, yet it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 at 23.8%. About 3.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.6%), and the community has far fewer overseas-born people (10.6%) than the state or national figures. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the only language used at home for 91.3% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half the community (48.8%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above both the Victorian and national averages.

Sutton Grange is among the most qualified areas at this level, with 41.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 68.0% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,437, which is a little below the state and national figures. While 13.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

About 26.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 5.6% of the population.

Volunteering is very common here, with 34.1% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This strong community involvement is seen alongside a high rate of unpaid care, with 19.5% of people providing unpaid support.

There are five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 55 years and a typical personal income of $450.

Family life is common, with 46.3% of homes consisting of couples with children. People living alone make up 17.9% of households, which is well below the national figure.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Ownership is high, with 53.6% of homes owned outright, while only 8.9% of households are renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. A significant 36.5% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure.

About 34.6% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, at 67.5%. The workforce is led by managers and professionals, with 18.9% of people employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.