3415, VIC

The area is far older than the national figure, with 61.1% of people aged between 45 and 64. While 16.7% of the population are children, the number of people aged 65 and over rose to 8.3% since 2016.

The community is entirely Australian-born, with no overseas births reported. English is the most common ancestry at 52.8%, followed by Australian, Scottish, and Irish backgrounds.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity. Consequently, no residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 83.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 30.6% of the population, a figure that rose 18 points since 2016, though it remains well below the national average.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national figures, with only 29.7% of residents completing Year 12. Many qualifications are in agriculture and the environment, reflecting the local workforce.

Typical weekly household incomes are far above the national figure at $3,125. Personal incomes have also risen, with 10.8% of people now earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 52.8% of people. Mental health conditions are also far above the national figure at 22.2%.

This is a highly active community where 43.2% of people volunteer, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 24.3% of people providing such support.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. Most families are couples with children, who make up 67.6% of households.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure at $634. There are slightly fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This helps explain why 34.6% of the workforce operates from home, well above the national average.

Residents are less likely to move than those in other areas, with only 24.3% having changed homes in the last five years, far below the national rate.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 69.2% of the workforce. A high 83.8% of adults are working or looking for work, and there is no unemployment.

The area is among the most advantaged at this level, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by high levels of access to money and resources.

Walkability is nonexistent with a score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.