Heybridge

The population is older than most areas, with 22.9% being seniors and a typical age of 48. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the strongest ancestry groups are Australian and English. Only 9.7% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.2% using another language at home. This is far lower than the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents—52.7%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has lower qualification levels than most, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly incomes are lower than most areas, with the usual family earning $1,545, which is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.8% of people. This is well above the national average.

Residents spend a lot of time on unpaid work, with 28.9% doing 15 or more hours of housework a week, which is well above the national average. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people in Heybridge have a typical personal income of $417, which is much lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure.

The community is mostly made up of couples, with 47.2% having children and 42.1% without. People per home is 2.3, slightly lower than the national figure.

Separate houses are very common, making up 93.7% of homes. Many residents own their homes outright—43.1%—which is far above the national figure.

The area is highly reliant on cars, as 67.5% of workers drive to work and virtually no one uses public transport to commute.

While few people have moved recently, there is a high rate of recent arrivals from overseas at 18.6%, which is well above the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 53.3%. The most common industry is health care and social assistance.

The area is strongly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.