3271, VIC

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 22.9% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 9.1 points since 2016. Children under 15 make up only 11.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.7% of people born overseas, far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.2%, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 11 points since 2016.

The area has a very low rate of higher education, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average. Many of the qualifications held are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the typical personal weekly income of $804 is about the same as the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.3%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is much higher here than in most areas, with 24.5% of people volunteering, though this fell 19 points since 2016. Very few people have served in the Defence Force.

Living arrangements vary, with 34.7% of people living alone and 18.1% of families being one-parent families, which is well above the national figure. Homes are typically small, with 2.2 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 55.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly rent of $160.

The area is highly car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. This is reflected in the fact that no one commutes by public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 24.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local economy is centered on the land, with 74.2% of the workforce in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. About 56.6% of adults are working or looking for work.

The community scores highly for overall advantage and job skills, ranking better than about 80% to 90% of similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.