Kinglake

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the number of seniors has fallen since 2011, the area has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar places.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 59.3%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 30 points since 2011.

More adults here have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas, and the number of people with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 15.6% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,738, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is consistent with a rise in high earners, with 10.2% of people now earning $2,000 or more a week.

While the number of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas, 11.8% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Community spirit is evident in the 16.8% of residents who volunteer. The area also has a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework compared to most other areas.

Families are the norm here, with 58.5% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger and why fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Almost every home is a separate house (98.7%), and 82.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 5.8% of households renting, far below the national average.

Car use is essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Nearly every home owns a motor vehicle, and 18.8% of the workforce now works from home, a significant increase since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen to 0.0%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The local workforce is led by technicians and trades, with construction being the most common industry.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from health services and schools, though many are within a 15-minute walk of a park.