Upton Hill

The area is much older than most, with 31% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.3% of the population, well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest at this level, with 41.4% of people born abroad, far above the 27.7% national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Chinese.

About 20.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little below the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most areas, with 44.8% identifying as Christian and 20.7% as Buddhist. Those with no religion make up 31%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. About 19.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Personal income is a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly amount of $916. Typical family income is also much higher than in most similar areas at $2,250 per week.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 10.3% of people, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

A high 15.4% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure of 11.9%. However, the 11.5% who do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is among the lowest for this level.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $180, far below the national figure of $375. There is also a lower number of people per bedroom than most areas.

The area is very remote, with a 110-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

Movement into the area is very high, with 50% of people having moved house in the last five years, well above the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 61.5%, which is about the same as the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.