Victory Heights

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (49.8%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national averages. The typical personal weekly income is $548, and only 6.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 17.1% of people providing such support. This is well above the national figure of 11.9%.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in most similar areas. They are noticeably younger than the state average, and 47.8% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 19.3%. Additionally, 27.7% of people live alone, which is slightly above the national figure.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (95.2%), with 83% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 40.4% of houses owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, and only 9.5% work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21%. While there are several bus stops, no one commutes by public transport.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the population.

Joblessness is a significant issue, with an unemployment rate of 10.6%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 55.5% of adults are working or looking for work.

Victory Heights is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.0. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.