3249, VIC

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over. While the typical age has risen to 46, children under 15 still make up 18.5% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

This is a very traditional area where 85.8% of people were born in Australia. The proportion of overseas-born residents is just 6.9%, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. Only 2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 49.1% identifying as Christian and 41.4% reporting no religion. The share of people with no religion has risen by 16 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 41.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the Victorian average of 61.8%, and only 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,434, which is a little below the national figure. While typical personal incomes are lower than most areas, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen since 2011.

Health profiles are around the national average, with 28.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities make up 4.6% of the population, which is a little below the state average.

Volunteerism is much higher here than in most areas, with 22.8% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is also common, and 29.4% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, well above the national figure.

Family sizes are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 58% of households, while one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 99.5% of all dwellings. Renting is very rare at 11%, and 86.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 99.7% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Public transport use is very low, and the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 25.1% of the workforce. Unemployment is very low at 2.2%, which is significantly lower than the state average.

Residents have better access to money and resources than 80% of similar areas. Overall, the community sits in the top 60% of areas for general advantage.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.