3384, VIC

The population is aging rapidly, with 23.7% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.3% of the community, a figure that has fallen 4.5 points since 2011.

The area is very traditional in its roots, with 81.1% of people born in Australia. Only 7.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 87.8% of residents. Only 3.1% use another language at home, though this has risen slightly since 2011.

About 43.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. Christianity remains common, accounting for 44.2% of the population.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 37.6% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the Victorian average of 61.8%.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 23.6%, far above the national rate. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 17.4% doing so, which is well above the state average.

Most people live in couples, with 54.1% in families with children and 36% in couples without. About 27% of residents live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Almost every home is a separate house, and rental properties are very rare at just 8.6%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work, and the nearest stop can be a 79-minute walk away.

The community is relatively stable, as only 28.6% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 27.4% of the workforce. However, the number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most other areas.

The area has a moderate level of access to money and resources, but ranks lower for overall advantage and job skills compared to about 60% of similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.6. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.