3274, VIC

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While seniors are well represented, children under 15 make up 19.9% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.0% born overseas—a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another tongue, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 41.0% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen 23 points since 2011. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, a small group of high earners is present, with 11.8% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common here, as 35.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is much higher than most areas, and 9.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 24.6% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, with 6.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.9% of households. About 28.1% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 55.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rents are very low at $150.

Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Interestingly, 32.7% of people work from home, a rate far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 18.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 58.9% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area scores a 6 out of 10 for overall advantage, which is higher than about 60% of similar areas. This is supported by relatively strong scores for education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.0. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.