3303, VIC

The community is older than most, with a typical age of 45. It has a very small Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, which fell to 0.0% by 2021, and there are far fewer children here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, with Scottish and Irish roots also common.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.4% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the state and national averages, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

About 47.5% of people identify as Christian, while 41.8% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 17 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who finished Year 12 has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,607, which is a little below the national figure. While personal incomes are about the same as the national average, very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to other areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate a little below the national figure, with asthma being the most common.

Local participation is high, with 20.7% of people volunteering and 18.1% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above national levels. A higher than usual number of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 52.9% having children. The area has far fewer one-parent families than most other parts of the country.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 42.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is uncommon here, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure.

Car dependence is total, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and 24.2% of the workforce works from home.

The area is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. Interestingly, there is a very high rate of recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 71.2%, with agriculture, forestry, and fishing as the primary industries. Managers are the most common occupation.

The area's overall advantage score is 955, which is smaller than about 62% of other areas. It ranks moderately for job skills and access to resources.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.