Tyers

The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the state, at 5.3%. While the population is older than average, the number of children under 15 rose to 18.7% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (88.2%), and those born overseas make up only 10.2%, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

About 44.9% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly personal income is $756, and the area has a higher-than-usual share of high earners, with 14.2% making $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas (35.8%), though the number of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than average.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.8% of people providing care—well above the national figure—and 29.0% caring for children unpaid.

About 28.8% of people live alone, and one-parent families are more common here than in the typical Victorian community.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.0% having three or more bedrooms and 47.9% owned outright. Notably, no one in the area rents.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one commuting by public transport.

The area is very stable, with only 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average.

Employment is strong, with 63.3% of people working full-time and a higher-than-usual share of adults working or looking for work.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.