3413, VIC

The community is aging rapidly, with seniors making up 28.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This shift is reflected in the typical age rising by 11 years since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen to 13.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has one of the lowest proportions of overseas-born people in the state at 4.6%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 88.3% of the population. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 59.7%. While those reporting no religion make up 34.7% of the area, this is still well below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are heavily weighted toward agriculture and the environment.

The area is relatively affluent; typical family incomes are $2,541 a week, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, with 14.4% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents report fewer long-term health issues than the national average, and very few people—just 2%—need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here at 36.5%, far exceeding the state average. This is alongside a higher-than-usual rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework each week.

Families with children make up 50.3% of households, and there are very few one-parent families compared to most other areas.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 64% owned outright—far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is very low at $126.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 17% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below that of Victoria.

Employment is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 69.9% of jobs. Full-time employment is much higher than the national average at 67.3%.

The area ranks very highly for overall advantage and access to resources, placing it above about 90% of similar areas.

Walkability is almost non-existent, with a score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.