Ocean Grove - Barwon Heads

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the population, a figure that has risen by 7.2 points since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84% born here. This is far below the Victorian average of 30% for people born overseas, and the number of overseas-born residents has fallen since 2011.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the population. Only 3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (49.8%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion rose 30 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 28 points since 2011.

Weekly incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,366. This wealth is evident in the 26.3% of households earning $3,000 or more each week, which is well above the state average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 4.1% needing help with daily activities—a rate much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also lower than average, though arthritis and asthma are the most common.

Community participation is high, with 19.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong presence of unpaid caregivers, with 32.1% of people caring for children.

Families with children are common, with 58.9% of households consisting of couples with children. The number of one-parent families is much lower than most areas at 10.4%.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 86.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, as 42.3% of residents own their homes outright.

Most residents rely on cars, though working from home is very common at 25.7%. Very few people use public transport to commute, and only 2.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.5% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

The local job market is strong with a very low unemployment rate of 2.6%. Many residents work in professional roles, particularly in health care and education.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, with 98.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is far below the state average for proximity to schools.