The Heart

Children under 15 make up 26.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, sitting well below the Victorian average.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in similar areas, with 26.7% born abroad. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by those who report it, which is far below the state and national proportions of people using other languages.

About 40.0% of people report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the Victorian average. Other residents are predominantly Christian.

No adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. All local schools are primary government institutions.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly income of $2,583. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the state. No one in the community needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 25.0% of people helping out. Unpaid housework is also very high, with 37.5% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on these tasks.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

One-parent families are far more common here than in the state average, representing 26.1% of households. This helps explain why homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,300, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents far below the state average for transit access.

The community is very stable, with only 15.4% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 70.8%, which is well above the national figure.

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