The Patch

The population is far older than the state and national average, with 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over. This older demographic sits alongside a high number of children under 15 (19.6%) and a notable 15.8% of people in de facto relationships.

While 18.1% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the Victoria and Australia figures. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 6.5% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents have no religion (62.8%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.2%.

The community is highly qualified, with 33.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 68.4% completing Year 12, both of which are well above state and national levels.

Typical weekly household income is $2,092, which is a little above the national figure. Higher earnings are evident here, as 28.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A higher than average 32.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis and asthma. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is slightly lower than the national figure.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 22.9% volunteering and a much higher than average 32.5% spending 15 or more hours a week on housework. Unpaid care for children is also common at 33.8%.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 17, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. Typical personal income for this group is far above the national average.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (61.4%), and typical households are slightly larger than the national average. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 88.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here at only 6.8%, while 40.5% of homes are owned outright.

Working from home is very common at 35.9%, far above the national average. Car use is dominant, as no one commutes by public transport, and nearly half of all homes have two vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.6%) than in most areas, though full-time employment is much lower than the state average. Many residents work in health care, education, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.9, far below the state average. This is due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby health services and schools within a 15-minute walk.