Anstead

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

About 26.9% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 43.1%, followed by Australian and Irish.

While 8.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure. Most people speak only English, and very few residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 45.9% of the community, which is well above the national average. Christianity is nearly as common at 45.7%.

Anstead is highly qualified, with 41.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national figures. Nearly 79% of residents completed Year 12, among the highest for its level.

Wealth is high here, with 46.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is $1,074, which is well above the state average.

Health levels are around the middle for its level, with 27.2% of people having a long-term health condition. This is about the same as the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22% volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.

There are 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their household income is among the highest at this level and far above the state and national figures.

Families are the norm here, with 66.3% of households being couples with children and very few people living alone. Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per dwelling.

Every single home is a separate house, and 96.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 6.9%, though typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas.

The area is very car-dependent, with 84.6% of homes having two or more vehicles. This is reflected in the fact that 29.9% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most areas.

A high number of people are working or looking for work, with 60% employed full-time. Professionals and managers are the most common occupations, with many working in health, professional services, and education.

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