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The Basin
6 km²
Daily life in The Basin revolves around spacious family living and a high rate of home ownership. This suburb is defined by large, detached houses and a population that is slightly older than the national figure, with a notable number of children under 15. It is a prosperous area where typical household incomes are much higher than in most similar places. Residents enjoy a quiet, stable community with few recent arrivals from overseas and a strong preference for private vehicles.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The community is slightly older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 40. There are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, and a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people compared to the Victorian and national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 87.9% of the population. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.
A majority of residents report having no religion, at 55.3%, which is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia.
The area is well-qualified, with a higher proportion of adults holding bachelor degrees or higher than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. Most residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household and family incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. About 24.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is a little above the national figure.
More residents report long-term health conditions and mental health issues than in most similar areas. This includes a rate of mental health conditions that is a little above the national average.
Unpaid care is common here, with a much higher rate of people caring for children than the state average. Volunteers make up 16.3% of the population, slightly above the national figure.
First Nations residents are typically younger than average, with a typical age of 20. While Year 12 completion is far above the national average, personal incomes are well below the national figure.
Families tend to be larger here, with more people per home than in most similar areas. This is reflected in the fact that 62.7% of households are couples with children.
The Basin is dominated by large homes, with 89.2% having three or more bedrooms—far above the national figure. Separate houses make up 94.6% of dwellings, and rental rates are far below the state average.
Private cars are essential, as 97.2% of homes own at least one vehicle. While 22.2% of people work from home, only 1.0% of residents commute via public transport.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national figure.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health care, and retail trade.
The suburb is somewhat walkable, though the terrain is much steeper than the Victorian average. While most homes are near parks and groceries, very few residents live within a 15-minute walk of health services.