Winchelsea South

The area has a much older population than the state, with 22.2% of residents aged 65 or over. It is also more likely to have people in de facto relationships compared to most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state or national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.1% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the residents (49.7%) report having no religion, which is far above the national and state averages.

The community is better qualified than most similar areas, with 22.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Engineering and health are the most common fields of study.

Incomes are generally higher than the national figure, and nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state average.

While people here are much less likely to need help with daily activities than most areas, they are more likely to have a long-term health or mental health condition.

Residents are very active in their community, with 21.4% volunteering—a figure well above the national average. Many also provide unpaid care or perform housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than the national average, with 2.8 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house, and 94.4% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 46.3% of houses owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has a motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. However, 29.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 17.9% of people moving in the last five years—far below the state and national rates.

The workforce is very active, with 70% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, construction, and health are the primary industries, and unemployment is effectively zero.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.