Wyndham Vale

The area is noticeably younger than both Victoria and Australia, with a typical age of 31. Children under 15 make up 25.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here at 7.2%.

International backgrounds are very common, as 40.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far above the state figure. The most frequent ancestries are Australian and English, followed by a significant Indian community at 13.2%.

Multiculturalism is evident in the home, with 39.3% of people using a language other than English, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in other similar areas, with only 29.6% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the state average of 39.3%. Hinduism is a notable faith in the community, practiced by 11.5% of residents.

The area has a strong educational profile, with 59.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 24.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most common in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical household income is $1,766 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the proportion of families earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national average.

Residents here are generally healthier than in most other areas, with 23.0% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 34.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. In contrast, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at 7.9%.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 19, much lower than the state and national figure of 24. About 7.7% speak a First Nations language, which is a little above the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (64.5%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Large homes are the standard, with 94.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most residents live in separate houses, and 31.4% are renting, which is slightly above the state average.

While 53.8% of people drive to work, the area has a higher use of public transport for commuting (3.6%) than most other areas. Most homes have two vehicles, and 21.5% of the workforce works from home.

The neighborhood is seeing significant movement, with 50.4% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with 65.5% participating in the workforce. However, the unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents can walk to a park (99.8%) or a school (94.1%) within 15 minutes, but the area is far below the state average for access to health services and groceries.