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Cape Schanck
5 km²
The population of Cape Schanck has shrunk by 30% since 2011, leaving a small community of 503 people. It is a markedly older area, where the typical resident is 54 and nearly 29% are seniors. This shift toward an older demographic is mirrored in the high proportion of homes owned outright and a significant rise in typical incomes. It is a quiet, car-dependent pocket of the Mornington Peninsula with a highly qualified population.
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Residents are far older than those in most other areas, with a typical age of 54. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, which rose to 28.8% by 2021.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 41.4% and 35.8% respectively. The proportion of people born overseas rose to 17.9% since 2011, though this remains well below the national figure.
English is the primary language for 89.1% of the community. Those using another language at home fell to 3.2% in 2021, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
Almost half the population (49.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 30.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is among the highest proportions for similar areas and represents a 15 point increase since 2011.
Incomes are notably high, with the typical weekly household earning $2,176. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose sharply from 3.3% in 2011 to 32.1% in 2021.
While 31% of people have a long-term health condition, those needing help with daily activities fell to 3.2% since 2011, which is much lower than most areas.
Unpaid care is common here, with 19.4% of people providing unpaid care and 29.5% doing significant housework. However, the proportion of volunteers fell 12 points since 2011.
Families with children make up 50.4% of households, while those living alone fell to 20.1%. One-parent families are very rare here, making up only 3.3% of households.
The area is dominated by large, detached houses, with 89.1% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 54.3% of homes are owned outright.
The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is also very common, with 34.3% of the workforce doing so.
The area has become more stable over time, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell to 30.2% since 2011.
The unemployment rate is very low at 2.9%. Many of the residents work in professional roles or within the construction industry, which accounts for 19% of jobs.
Cape Schanck is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. Except for a few parks, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.