Federal Electorate · Area profile
Indi
29,189 km²
Population growth of 21% since 2011 has seen Indi evolve into a noticeably older community. The typical resident is now 45, making the area older than both the state and national figures. It is a spacious, predominantly detached housing region where many people own their homes outright. With a high proportion of seniors and a strong culture of volunteering, the area has a distinct character shaped by its aging population and rural setting.
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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 45 and seniors making up 23.7% of the population. This senior group has grown significantly, rising 8.8 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas has fallen 10 points since 2011 to 10.5%, which is far below the national figure.
English is the dominant language, with only 5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian figure and has fallen 12 points since 2011.
A large share of the community reports no religion, at 45.1%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen 17 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 44.8% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure. The share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher also fell 16 points since 2016.
Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,367 a week. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 33.8% of people have a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities also rose 2.4 points since 2011.
Community spirit is high, with 19.5% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. The area also has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most places.
Living arrangements lean towards smaller households, with 29.6% of people living alone. This is well above the national figure and has risen 6.5 points since 2011.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.6% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 40.6% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure.
Car reliance is very high, with only 0.3% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and very few people use public transport to get to work.
The population is relatively stable, as 36.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is a little below the national figure. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas.
Walking to services is difficult for many, as only about half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. This is far below the Victorian figure.