3243, VIC

This is a shrinking and ageing community, with the typical age being 48 and those 65 and over making up 29.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 are few, making up only 14.5% of residents.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.2% born here and only 5.6% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 88.8% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home (2.6%), and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

People with no religion make up 44.6% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This proportion has risen by 13 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 20.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This has risen by 4.3 points since 2011, and half of all residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally strong, and the typical personal weekly income of $814 is about the same as the national figure. Weekly household income has risen by $349 since 2011.

Residents are in good health; only 2.0% need help with daily activities and 24.2% have a long-term health condition, both of which are well below the national averages.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 21.9% of people helping out. A high proportion of residents, 32.5%, also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Families are the norm, with 50.7% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 21.2% of people live alone, which is well below the state and national figures.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Home ownership is very high, with 47.3% of houses owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. This is consistent with the long two-hour drive time to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 25.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is strong, with 63.3% employed full-time and an unemployment rate of just 1.8%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage and a 9 out of 10 for education and job skills, placing it above the vast majority of similar areas.

The neighbourhood is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.