The Honeysuckles

The area is far older than most, with 35.9% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 60. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 8.4%, which is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 25.2% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English (47.3%), Australian (29.0%), and Scottish (13.0%).

English is the dominant language, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian average. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Nearly half of the community (45.8%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 30.5%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 31.7% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are far below state and national figures, with the typical personal weekly income at just $450. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 43.5% of residents have a long-term health condition—far above the national average. Mental health (15.3%) and arthritis (14.5%) are the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 22.1% of people providing unpaid care and 29.5% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly.

There are four First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the state average with a typical age of 67 and a typical household income of $4,750.

Many residents live alone (43.4%), which helps explain why the typical home contains only 1.9 people, well below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing stability is very high, with 84.9% of homes owned outright and no one renting. Most homes are separate houses, though they tend to be smaller than average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Most homes have one or two vehicles.

Movement into the area is moderate, with 32.3% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The working population is small, with only 31.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, as no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.