3269, VIC

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with 18.9% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, this is a fall of 4.1 points since 2011. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (10.8%) than both Victoria and the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 88.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 5.0%, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A majority of residents (53.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 23 points since 2011.

Qualifications have improved since 2011, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 19.5%. Common fields of study include agriculture and the environment, as well as engineering and health.

Typical family income is $2,103 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. Incomes have risen significantly since 2011, and 12.6% of people now earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.4%). Only 1.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.1% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. There is also a higher than average rate of people performing unpaid housework and caring for children.

Families with children are common, making up 59.2% of households. These homes are typically larger than average, with 2.5 people per home.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (97.5%), with 81.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, and 42% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and most homes have two or more vehicles. While there are several bus stops, the walk to the nearest one is much longer than in most areas.

About 32.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.0% of the population, though this has fallen 14 points since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 34.1% of the workforce. While full-time employment is lower than the state average, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%.

This is a relatively advantaged area, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks higher than about 70% of similar areas in terms of access to money and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.7. Many residents live far from essential services, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.