3334, VIC

The area is notably older than the national average, with 20.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.9% of the population, a figure that has fallen by 5.7 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

People with no religion make up 43.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This group has grown by 13 points since 2011.

School and university qualifications are lower than in most other areas. Only 35.2% of residents completed Year 12, and 12.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both figures being far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,613, which is about the same as the national figure. While personal income is a little below the state average, typical family income is $2,059.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.0% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also slightly more frequent than across Victoria.

Volunteers make up 18.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people who served in the Defence Force compared to the state.

Living alone is very common here, with 34.9% of people in single-person households, well above the national average. This is consistent with the area's older population and lower number of children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 43.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is rare here, at just 10.5%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and the drive to the city takes typically 79 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 62.1%, and the unemployment rate is quite low at 3.0%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other similar areas, with a score of 5 out of 10.

This is a car-dependent area with very low walkability. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.