3364, VIC

The population is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 24.2% of the community. This has grown since 2011, and there is also a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.3% of people born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.3%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen significantly by 20 percentage points since 2011.

While 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas, this remains well below the state average. Year 12 completion has risen to 49.1% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,458, a little below the national figure. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen nearly 10 percentage points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of people. Despite this, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than across the state, with 22.3% of people pitching in. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing significant housework.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 54.9% having children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 51.6% of homes are owned outright—far above the national average. Renting is very rare, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and almost every home has a vehicle. Working from home is common, with 25.2% of the workforce doing so.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are major employers, and the unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is much lower than the national average.

The area scores well for overall advantage, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas, particularly in terms of access to money and job skills.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.