Murrindindi

The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.0% of the population, a figure well above the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (11.3%) compared to Victoria's 30.0%. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.7% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (50.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This proportion has risen by 18 points since 2011.

While 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is far below the state average. Year 12 completion is also much lower than in most other Victorian areas, at 42.6%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,287, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.7% of people. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is more common here than elsewhere, with 20.6% of people pitching in, though this is down from 2011. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations community is relatively small, but it is younger than the general population with a typical age of 22. Unemployment among First Nations people is 7.0%, which is well below the national rate.

People living alone make up 30.4% of households, which is well above the state average. Most homes house two people, and there are slightly fewer people per home than the national average.

Detached houses dominate the landscape at 95.5%, and 47.4% of homes are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure. Renting is uncommon, occurring in only 13.5% of households.

Cars are essential here, with 97.4% of homes owning at least one vehicle and only 0.4% of people using public transport to commute. Working from home is more common than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state. Recent overseas arrivals are also much less common than in other areas.

About 54.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. The most common industries are construction, health care, and agriculture.

The area ranks well for overall advantage, sitting above 70% of other areas. Residents generally have good access to money and resources, scoring 8 out of 10.

The region is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 963mm. It is also cooler, with minimum and maximum temperatures among the lowest in the state.

Crime rates are among the lowest in the region, particularly for robbery and sexual offences. The overall recorded offence rate is also among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.6. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.