3319, VIC

This is an older community where 23.7% of people are seniors, a figure well above the national average. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

The area has a very strong connection to its roots, with 76.8% of people born in Australia. Those born overseas make up only 4.9% of the population, which is far below the Victorian and national figures.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

While 46.3% of residents identify as Christian, the number of people with no religion is 33.2%, which is well below the national figure. This no-religion group has grown by 9.8 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.4% of people completing Year 12 and 8.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of the qualified residents work in agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,333, which is well below the national figure. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this has risen since 2011.

About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common. However, those needing help with daily activities are much fewer than in most other areas.

Volunteering is very high here, with 31.9% of people helping out, far exceeding the national average. Fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most areas.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 36.1% of households. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people, which is a little below the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 53.8% of houses owned outright. Almost every home is a separate house, and typical weekly rents are among the lowest in the country at $113.

Residents rely almost entirely on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. This is consistent with a setting where 27.6% of the workforce now works from home.

The community is very stable, as only 22.3% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.0% of the population.

Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Around 54.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.

The area's overall advantage score is 958, which is smaller than about 61% of similar areas. It sits around the middle of the scale for education and job skills.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store or health service.