Lang Lang

The area is markedly younger than the state and national figures, and the proportion of children has risen since 2011. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas, while seniors make up a much smaller share of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.7% of the population. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, though this is slightly more diverse than it was in 2011.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian and national figures.

A large majority of the community reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the state and national averages and has risen sharply since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 has risen by 11 points since 2011.

Typical weekly family, household, and personal incomes are all much higher than in most similar areas. These figures have all risen significantly since 2011, though the share of people earning over $2,000 a week remains low.

Fewer people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. However, a higher share of residents live with a mental health condition, and long-term health conditions are more common than in the state average.

A high number of residents provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the proportion of people who volunteer has fallen by 13 points since 2011.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, which is much higher than in most areas. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a much lower rate of people living alone.

Large separate houses dominate the landscape, with 88.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, and most homes are owned with a mortgage.

Car use is essential for the community, as only 0.6% of people commute by public transport. Very few homes are without a motor vehicle, and 46.6% of households own two cars.

The population is highly mobile, with over half of all residents moving into the area in the last five years. In contrast, the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

The local workforce is active, with more adults working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Unemployment is much lower than the national figure, and many residents work in construction or health care.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and groceries, but there are no health services within a 15-minute walk. This makes the area somewhat walkable overall, despite poor access to public transport.