W Tree

The area is far older than most, with 34.0% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the 17.2% national figure. There are no children under 15, and the typical resident is 63, making the community far older than the typical Victorian.

A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 42.6%, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

While 17.0% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national average at 12.8%.

The community is overwhelmingly secular, with 85.1% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Residents are well qualified, with 64.4% completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure of 58.8%. A little above the national average, 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very low here; the typical household earns $725 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a standing much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common, with 38.3% of people having a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 27.7%, which is far above the national average.

Volunteering is higher than most areas at 21.3%. A far above average 31.9% of people spend 15 or more hours a week doing unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

The area is dominated by people living alone, who make up 60.0% of households—far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the average household size of 1.9 people is much lower than most areas.

Housing is entirely made up of separate houses, with 68.0% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $50, and no one in the area is currently renting.

Most homes have a car, though 12.0% have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average. There is one public transport stop serving the area via bus.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 38.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the Victorian average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.