Walkerville

The community is far older than most, with a typical age of 57 and 23.1% of people aged 65 or over. It also has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the state average, at 4.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer here than across Victoria. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 40.0% and 34.6% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.3% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below the national and state averages. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Almost half of the population (49.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.0%.

The area has a high proportion of well-qualified adults, with 27.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, those who completed Year 12 are far fewer than in the rest of Victoria.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,062. While few homes earn top-tier wages, 13.5% of individuals earn $2,000 or more a week, which is slightly above the state average.

Health outcomes are slightly better than average, as fewer people here need help with daily activities (3.1%) or have long-term health conditions compared to the state and nation.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.3% of people giving their time, far above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, with 8.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of six people. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 5 years, and they report much higher personal and household incomes than the national average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per household. This is driven by a high number of people living alone (36.6%), which is far above the state and national figures.

Every single home in Walkerville is a separate house, and 82.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. No one in the area is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available and a very long drive time to the city. About 25.5% of those who work do so from home.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 39.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (42.3%) compared to the rest of the state. The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level, sitting at 17.0%.

Walkability is non-existent, with a score of 0.0. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.