3385, VIC

The population is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 52 and a significant rise in seniors since 2011. Children under 15 make up only 14.6% of residents, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

About 40.3% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.2%.

Educational attainment is far below the state average, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.3% having completed Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical weekly household earning $1,259. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 11 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.4% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is far more common here than across Australia, with 25.1% of people volunteering. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and a stronger presence of former Defence Force members.

Homes are generally smaller than average with 2.3 people per household. There has been an increase in people living alone, now making up 28.2% of households.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 59.3% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renting is very uncommon, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. While there are some bus stops, the average walk to the nearest one takes 53 minutes.

The community is very stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the largest industry, employing 29.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.6%, well below the national figure.

The area ranks in the top 20% for access to money and resources. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.