3387, VIC

The community is far older than most areas, with 20.1% of people aged 65 and over. This trend is mirrored by a low number of children, as those under 15 make up only 14.2% of the population, a figure well below the national average.

The area is very homogeneous, with 90% of residents born in Australia. Only 4.2% were born overseas, which is far lower than the 27.7% seen across Australia.

English is the primary language for 93.4% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (2.8%), and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 49.5%, which is far above the national figure. This has seen a significant rise of 32 percentage points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than typical areas; only 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree and 40.9% finished Year 12. This is far below the state figure of 61.8% for Year 12 completion.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,169. However, there has been a rise in high earners since 2011, with 14.7% of households now earning $3,000 or more per week.

While the number of people needing daily help is lower than most areas, 35.3% of residents live with a long-term health condition. Arthritis (17.0%) and asthma (10.7%) are the most common.

Volunteerism is much higher here than elsewhere, with 25.9% of people volunteering, though this is down from 41.6% in 2011. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 31.3% of residents spending 15 or more hours a week on it.

Many people live alone here (32.8%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. This contributes to a smaller typical household size of 2.3 people.

Housing is almost entirely detached houses, and 61.2% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Because of this, rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the state typicals.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work, despite a high number of bus stops per person.

The population is very stable, with only 21.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the 40.7% national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 51.3% of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Employment is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.5%.

Residents generally enjoy a high level of advantage, ranking in the top 20% of areas for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average. Most homes are far from basic services, with 0% within a 15-minute walk of health services.