Wildwood

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 44. It also has a high number of children under 15, at 21.3%, which is well above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the percentage of overseas-born people is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

While 11.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the Victorian average. However, the community is very proficient in English, with no one reporting little or no English skills.

Faith plays a stronger role here than in most of the state, as the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 40.6%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Similarly, far fewer residents completed Year 12 compared to the rest of Victoria.

Typical household income is about the same as the national figure, though the typical personal weekly income of $702 is a little below the state average.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Despite this, the rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues are well below the national average.

The community is less likely to volunteer than most other areas. However, more people do a significant amount of unpaid housework than is typical for Victoria.

First Nations residents here are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 9. Their personal and household incomes are also far above the national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is a little above the state average and consistent with the high number of families with children.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 47.8% owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 11.9%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and a typical walk to a transit stop would take 77 minutes.

The population is very stable, as far fewer people have moved into the area in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state figure. Construction is the most common industry.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.