Westmere

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 22.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 4.8% of the population, which is far below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the state average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the levels seen across Victoria and Australia.

About 40.3% of people report having no religion, a figure that is a little above the state and national averages. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.2%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.4% of the community, though this is well below the national figure. Many residents have certificates in agriculture and environment or engineering.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,125, which is well above the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

A slightly higher share of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are a little below the state average, with asthma being the most common.

Volunteering is a little more common here than in the rest of the state. However, far fewer people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 42.9% of people living alone—a figure far above the state average. This is despite a high proportion of couples with children.

Housing is very secure, with 66.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Every home is a separate house, and no one in the area is renting.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 38.5% of workers driving to work and 23.1% working from home. While there are a few bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 16.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 69.2%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work as managers or in the agriculture and manufacturing industries.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of health services, parks, or groceries.