Wheatsheaf

The community is far older than the national figure, with 27.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.1% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

While 19.0% of residents were born overseas—a rate much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the Victorian average of 30.0%. English is the most common ancestry at 49.2%.

English is the primary language for 88.1% of the community. Only 6.0% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Residents are far more likely to have no religion than those in the rest of the state, with 60.7% reporting no affiliation compared to 39.3% across Victoria.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,221 compared to the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of residents, though mental health conditions are slightly less common than the state average.

Volunteerism is strong at 22.9%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.1% of people providing support to others.

The First Nations population is very small, and those who are identified are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 58.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 34.6% of the community.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Home ownership is strong, with 45.8% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This makes the 34.2% of residents who work from home a distinctive group, as this is far above the national average.

About 30.5% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 52.3%. Those who are employed often work in health care, education, or professional roles.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services nearby.