Nyora

The population is younger than most similar areas, with a typical age of 38 and a high number of children. In contrast, the proportion of seniors is well below the state and national figures. De facto relationships are more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.4% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of the community. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average, and no one reports speaking little or no English.

A striking 58.3% of residents have no religion, which is far above the state and national figures. This has seen a significant rise of 20 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, and the workforce has a strong presence in engineering and management.

Typical weekly incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, and the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen sharply since 2011. However, the percentage of people earning over $2,000 a week remains well below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state or nation, with 32.8% of people affected. About 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Unpaid work is very common, with much higher rates of childcare, housework, and general caregiving compared to most areas. Volunteer rates are slightly above the national average, though they have fallen since 2011.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical size of 3.0 people. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to most areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with 89.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, and the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the national figure.

Car use is essential, as 98.7% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. While 11.8% of people work from home, this is far below the state average.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 36.9% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is slightly lower than the national figure. Many residents work in construction, manufacturing, and healthcare.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many homes are near parks and schools, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.