Surf Beach - Sunderland Bay

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the number of children has fallen since 2011, the proportion of seniors has risen to 16.3%.

People born overseas make up 15.6% of the community, a much higher figure than most similar areas, although this remains far below the Victorian average.

English is the main language for 86.9% of residents, but those using another language at home now make up 5.0% of the population.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 56.3%, which is far above the national figure and represents a 23 point increase since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 25.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 53.7% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income has risen to $753, and the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week has grown to 8.5%.

About 30.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure, with arthritis being the most common.

Volunteering is very common here; 21.1% of residents volunteer, which is well above the national rate of 14.1%.

Single-person households have increased significantly to 30.3%, while one-parent families now make up 18.0% of the area.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 97.9% of homes being detached and 40.3% owned outright.

The area is highly reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport and 82% of homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.0% of people having moved house in the last five years.

About 58.5% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in construction, education, and health care.

The area is very car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.