3325, VIC

This is an aging community where the typical resident is 54, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 27.2% of the population, which is well above the national average, while children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 83.6% born here. Only 9.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the community (43.4%) reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average. This has seen a significant rise of 20 points since 2011.

Schooling levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 36.1% of residents completing Year 12. However, there is a strong local focus on agriculture and environment qualifications.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $985 a week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health struggles are more common here than in most areas, with 37.5% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure, and 7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 29.8% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework, though the volunteer rate has fallen since 2011.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per dwelling. About a third of people live alone, which is well above the state average, and one-parent families are very uncommon.

Housing is mostly detached houses, with 54% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Rents are also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of just $150.

The area is highly car-dependent, and no one commutes by public transport. However, 27.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with much fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 45.6% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%, well below the national average.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage, with a score of 950. It is particularly low in terms of access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.