3322, VIC

The area is far older than the typical Australian community, with 28.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 14.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.0% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

About 42.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 11 points since 2016. Half of the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with 41.1% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.3%, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the usual weekly household income at $857, far below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose to 13.2% since 2016.

Health challenges are common here, as 45.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also reported at a much higher rate than most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 21.3% of people volunteering and 18.7% providing unpaid care. A larger share of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of the state.

Living arrangements are often small, with 40.7% of people living alone and only 2.0 people per home on average. This is well below the national typical of 2.5 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 58.2% owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 5.5% of households.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commute by public transport. About 23.2% of the workforce works from home.

While the population is stable, 15.0% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas, which is about the same as the national average. About 32.9% of people moved in the last five years.

Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (24.6%) or health and social assistance (23.2%). Only 48.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area ranks higher than about 60% of similar areas for overall advantage. It scores particularly well for education and job skills compared to other areas of its type.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.