3239, VIC

The population is significantly older than the state and national average, with 22.6% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.1% of the community, which is a little above the Victorian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (8.6%) compared to the rest of the country. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents (56.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 23 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 39.7% of residents completing Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 15.2% since 2011.

Typical incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,187 a week. While these figures are low, the typical family income rose by $686 since 2011.

A little more than the national average of residents need help with daily activities (6.9%). Arthritis is the most commonly reported long-term health condition at 11.4%.

Volunteering is higher than most areas at 19.8%, though this is a drop from 2011. The rate of people providing unpaid care is a little below the state average.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 32.1% in single-person households. This is consistent with the overall older age of the population.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (97.3%), and 52.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $200.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and there are no public transport stops. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, with 41.2% owning two.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years (29.7%) than the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 31.8% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.1%.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to similar areas, with an overall advantage score of 961, which is slightly below the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.