Willow Grove

Children under 15 make up 23.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.6% of people born overseas, a figure far below the 30.0% seen across Victoria.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home, far below the state and national figures.

The area is marked by a high proportion of people with no religion, at 55.2%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 41.2% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 61.8% in Victoria.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the state average, though the area has a higher proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week than most similar areas.

Residents are less likely to need help with daily activities than most other areas, with only 2.4% requiring support, well below the national figure of 5.8%.

There is a high level of unpaid work here, with 32.4% of people caring for children and 29.7% doing significant housework, both far above the national average. Volunteers are also more common here than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, though those present have a typical personal income and age that are far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 60.5% of households.

Every single home is a separate house, and 91.6% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Many residents own their homes outright, at 46.9%, which is far above the state average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure.

The workforce is mainly employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate of 1.9% is well below the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is very car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, far below the state average.