Tooborac

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 22.3% of residents aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. It also has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than the state average.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 79.6% born here and only 8.2% born overseas, a figure far below the 30% seen across Victoria.

English is the primary language for 85.3% of the community, and very few people use another language at home (3.1%), which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A high number of residents identify as having no religion (45.8%), which is well above both the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, and households earning $3,000 or more a week are much less common here than in most other areas.

About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition reported.

While fewer people here care for children unpaid compared to most areas, a much higher proportion of the community provides other types of unpaid care (18.6%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes tend to be smaller than average with 2.3 people per household, and a higher number of people live alone (28.3%) compared to the state average.

Every single home in Tooborac is a separate house. Renting is far less common here than across the state, with only 10% of households renting.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as 60% drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 80% owning two or more.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (54.5%) compared to the state average, and full-time employment is also much lower.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.