Tyers

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, and about 17.8% of the population are children under 15.

People born overseas make up 8.5% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, with Irish and Scottish heritage also common.

English is the primary language for 90% of residents, and those using another language at home are far fewer than in the state or national averages. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (47.3%) report having no religion, a figure well above both the Victorian and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.6%.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 14.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Certificate III or IV is the most common highest qualification, held by 44.2% of residents.

Weekly personal income is higher than most similar areas, and 24% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is slightly above the state and national figures.

The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas. However, those with a long-term health condition are slightly more common than the state average, with asthma and arthritis being the most frequent.

More people here provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to most areas. This is consistent with the high number of families with children. Additionally, 3.3% of residents served in the Defence Force.

There are 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations personal and household incomes are much higher than those in most similar areas and far above the national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families and people living alone are much less common here than in the wider state.

Renting is very rare, with only 4.2% of households renting compared to about 30% nationally. Most residents own their home, and 90.7% of properties have three or more bedrooms.

Car dependency is very high, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.6%, well below the state average of 5.0%. More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with many employed in healthcare, construction, and manufacturing.

Tyers is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.