Poowong

The community is slightly older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 39. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, while the proportion of children under 15 is also higher than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots primarily cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. People born overseas make up 10.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 86.4% of the community. While a small number of people speak another language at home, the proportion of those who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

A striking 52.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as this proportion rose by 32 points since 2011.

About 40% of residents have completed Year 12, and 10.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are far below the state and national averages, though they have risen slightly since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the state figure. There has been a notable increase in high earners, with 14.3% of households now earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than the national average, particularly asthma and arthritis. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 22.2% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid housework or care for children.

Families with children make up 57% of households, though the typical number of people per home has fallen to 2.4. One-parent families are among the least common for this level of area.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 87.8% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 46.3% of residents owning their home outright, far above the national average.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, though 14.2% of the workforce now works from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.3% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, which rose 8.7 points since 2011.

Many residents work as labourers, managers, or technicians, mainly within manufacturing and construction. While 62.2% of adults are working or looking for work, the full-time employment rate is lower than the state average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within easy reach of groceries and parks. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.