Upper Ferntree Gully

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 18.7% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 15.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the rest of Victoria. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up over 80% of the population.

English is the primary language for 87.9% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. However, the small number of people who speak little or no English is higher than in most similar areas.

A majority of residents have no religion at 55.3%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.1%.

The area is highly qualified, with 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the most common qualifications being degrees and certificates, with a strong lean toward engineering and social sciences.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 26.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family weekly income of $2,411 is also a little above the state and national figures.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 31.1% of people reporting a long-term condition. This includes a mental health condition rate of 11.9%, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care is common in the area, with 14.5% of people providing unpaid care and 27.4% caring for children, both of which are higher than most similar areas.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of 13 people. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 53, and their typical personal income is well above the Victorian figure.

Families with children make up 61.5% of households, and homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average with 2.6 people per home.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.1% of dwellings. While 81% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most people drive to work, though 25.9% work from home, which is well above the national figure. The area has a high number of public transport stops and routes compared to similar areas, though only 2.8% of residents commute via public transport.

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%. Recent overseas arrivals are also far fewer than the state average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 66.4%. The most common industries for residents are health care, construction, and education.

The area is considered very walkable, with a high number of amenities within a 15-minute walk. Residents have particularly good access to health services, though the terrain is much steeper than the state average.