3237, VIC

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 51 and children under 15 making up only 8.7% of the population. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state, reaching 26.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English ancestry is the most common at 33.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 6.2% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national and state figures, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 11 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 43.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 17.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $900 a week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more weekly, at just 5.9%.

While mental health conditions are slightly more common than the national average at 9.8%, the number of people needing help with daily activities is among the lowest at 2.2%.

Volunteering is far more common here than elsewhere in Australia at 25.2%. Unpaid care and housework are also common, though the number of people caring for children has fallen since 2011.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, and the typical home is small with only 2.0 people.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments are much lower than typical, at $1,000.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no one commuting by bus or train. Many residents work from home, accounting for 29.4% of the workforce.

The community is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the state, at 49.6%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, and 41.2% of workers are managers.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage and access to resources compared to similar regions.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7, meaning no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.