Trafalgar East

The community is significantly older than most of Australia, with the typical resident aged 47. Seniors make up 18.5% of the population, while children under 15 account for 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (84%), and the community has far fewer overseas-born people (10.5%) than the Victorian average of 30%.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures.

About 46.4% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 38% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

The typical household income is $1,894 a week, which is a little above the national figure. While 22.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, only 6.3% of individuals earn over $2,000 a week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.7% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Community spirit is high, with 21.8% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. This is seen alongside high rates of unpaid care and housework.

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

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and 57.3% being couples with children. Very few people live alone (11.9%) compared to the national figure of 25.6%.

Every single home in Trafalgar East is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 49% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no homes without a motor vehicle and 0% of people commuting by public transport. The drive time to the city is high at 94 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 27.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (67.5%) than in most areas, though full-time employment is lower than average at 51.8%. Common industries include agriculture, health, and construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.