3309, VIC

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, rising to 6.6% since 2011. It is an older community, with 32.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or nation. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the dominant language here, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

About 40.2% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the state and national figures. This represents a rise of 17 percentage points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 3.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and the number of people completing Year 12 has fallen since 2011.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical weekly household earning $1,041, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, as 13.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions, especially arthritis and asthma, are also more frequent than in most areas.

Volunteer rates are very high at 30.9%, far above the national figure. Many residents provide unpaid care or spend significant time on housework, though fewer people are caring for children unpaid compared to the state average.

The area has a high proportion of one-parent families at 28.9%, which is far above the national figure. About 31.3% of people live alone, a rate higher than most areas.

Everyone lives in a separate house, and half of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is very low, with the typical weekly rent at just $120.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Many of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Residents generally have a high level of job skills and education relative to similar areas, though their overall access to money and resources is only around the middle of the pack.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.