3324, VIC

Seniors make up 25.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 3.5% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The area is very traditional in its roots, with 83.2% born in Australia and only 6.1% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.4% of residents using another tongue at home, far lower than the typical Victorian area.

About half of the community (49.7%) report no religion, a figure that has risen sharply by 33 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

While 37.9% of residents completed Year 12, this is far below the national figure. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 13.3% since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are $977, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly pay of $607.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.1% having a long-term health condition and 13.5% reporting a mental health condition.

This is a generous community where 24.2% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

Living arrangements are quite distinct, as 39.5% of people live alone, which is far above the national average. This contributes to a lower-than-usual density of 2.1 people per home.

Detached houses are the norm for 95.3% of homes. Outright ownership is high at 45.7%, and the typical weekly rent of $150 is much lower than the national figure.

Car use is essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and the drive to the city takes about 108 minutes. Public transport access is very limited, with only one stop in the area.

The population is stable, with no recent arrivals from overseas and a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state average.

Agriculture is the dominant industry, employing 37.5% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area scores low for overall advantage, ranking in the bottom 30% for access to money, resources, and job skills.

While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, there is a total lack of health services within walking distance.