3265, VIC

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While the population of children is much higher than most areas, there are far fewer seniors than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.9% born overseas— a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Irish heritage are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 48.7%, though the proportion of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2011 to reach 41.2%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 40.2% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often tied to the local landscape, with agriculture and environment being the most common fields of study.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,772, which is about the same as the national figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, and the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is now higher than in most similar areas.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

This is a community with a very high rate of volunteering, far above the state and national figures. There is also a higher than usual proportion of people providing unpaid care for children or doing housework.

Families are larger here, with 2.7 people per home and a high percentage of couples with children. Conversely, there are far fewer one-parent families and people living alone compared to most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 87.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than across the state, and typical weekly rents are much lower at $200.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 99% of homes owning a vehicle and almost no one using public transport to commute. Most households own two or more cars.

The population is quite stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most areas.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%. Over a third of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The community generally enjoys a good standard of living, with an overall advantage score that is higher than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and very few residents live within walking distance of shops, parks, or health services.