3310, VIC

The community is far older than most, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 6.8% of the population, a figure that has fallen 11 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas are far fewer than the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 47.1%.

English is the dominant language, and the 1.1% of people using another language at home is much lower than in most other areas.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 37.6% report no religion, a figure that has risen 14 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 30% of residents completing Year 12 and just 9.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical household earns $789 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 43.3% of people living with a long-term health condition—a rate far above the state average.

While only 16.3% of people care for children, there is a strong culture of helping others, with 25.6% of residents volunteering, which is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are often small, with 43.8% of people living alone and a typical home containing only 1.9 people.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 65.6% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly payment of just $100.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with 28% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is smaller than most areas, with an unemployment rate of 9.2% that is well above the state average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area scores low for overall advantage, ranking in the bottom 20% of similar areas due to low typical incomes and limited job skills.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.