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Cannons Creek
1 km²
Daily life in Cannons Creek revolves almost entirely around the car, as the area is highly dependent on vehicles for every need. This small community of 617 people is largely made up of families in detached houses, with a population that has grown by 20% since 2011. Residents are typically older than the state average, and the neighborhood is notably secular, with over half the population reporting no religion. It is a stable, residential pocket where most people own their homes and work in trades or construction.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While the number of children has fallen since 2011, there are still more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 12.8% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Victorian average. Australian and English ancestries are the most common, both at 42.1%.
English is the primary language for 88.3% of residents. While 4.5% use another language at home—a figure higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.
A striking 57.4% of residents have no religion, one of the highest proportions at this level. This is far above the national figure and represents a 33 point increase since 2011.
The area has a higher share of adults with bachelor degrees (13.2%) and Year 12 completions (42.3%) than most similar areas, though both figures are far below the state and national averages.
Typical weekly household income is $1,607, which is higher than most similar areas but a little below the state average. There has been a steady increase in wealth, with the typical personal income rising by $198 since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (26.3%) and people needing help with daily activities (3.9%).
Volunteer rates are much lower than most similar areas and have fallen by 16 points since 2011. However, there is a higher proportion of people caring for children unpaid compared to the state and national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most are family homes, with 57.1% being couples with children, though the number of people living alone has risen since 2011.
The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (97.3%), which is far above the state average. Renting is very rare at 8.6%, and most residents own their homes with a mortgage.
Car dependence is total, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and 70.3% driving to work. This is reflected in the high number of vehicles per home, with 41.6% of households owning two cars.
The community is very stable, with only 27.1% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
More adults are working or looking for work (64.4%) than in most similar areas. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in construction (22.9%) and technicians and trades (21.9%).
While nearly everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport, there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a very low walkability score.