Tootgarook

The typical resident here is 46, making the area far older than the state and national averages. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, with 23.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are common following Australian ancestry.

English is the main language for 86.3% of the community. While 7.8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 52.7%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and much higher than most similar areas.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 45.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes in Tootgarook are generally lower than in other parts of the state. The typical weekly household income is $1,294, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 11.4%, which is a little above the national average.

More people here provide unpaid care for children and other people compared to most areas. However, the volunteer rate of 10.8% is well below the national figure.

There are 53 First Nations people living in the area. Those who identify as First Nations have a typical personal income of $552, which is about the same as the national figure.

Household structures vary, with a high number of people living alone (30.7%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families (18.8%) than most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.5% of all homes being detached. These homes are typically large, as 84.3% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Most people rely on cars, but the area has a very high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people. Despite this, only 0.4% of people use public transport to commute.

The community is quite mobile, with 39% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.1% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 53.7%. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.1. Many residents live far from essential services, as only 34% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.