3287, VIC

The typical resident is 41, which is older than the national figure, though children under 15 make up nearly 20% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 3.8% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.5% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. However, this has risen slightly since 2011.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 36.8% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 15 points since 2011.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion and bachelor degrees compared to the state and nation. Qualifications are often linked to the local economy, with agriculture and environment being the most common field of study.

Typical weekly household and personal incomes are about the same as the national figure. While the proportion of high-earning households is lower than average, typical incomes have risen since 2011.

About 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is very high at 27.6%, far above the national average, though this is down from 2011. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

Families with children are common, and the typical home holds 2.6 people. This is higher than the national figure, and the area has far fewer people living alone than most other areas.

Almost every home is a separate house, and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 42.7% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with almost no one using public transport to commute. Nearly 25% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

About 35.3% of people moved here in the last five years. Notably, recent arrivals from overseas make up 48.6% of the population, a figure far above the state and national averages.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 47.3% of the workforce. The area has a very low unemployment rate of 1.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Residents have high access to money and resources compared to 90% of similar areas. Overall, the community sits slightly above the national average for general advantage.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, or schools.