3424, VIC

This is an ageing community where the typical resident is 55, making it far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 32.4% of the population, which is far above the national level, while children under 15 are well below the Australian average at 15.1%.

The area has very few overseas-born residents at 7.5%, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language here, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and there are virtually no residents who speak little or no English.

While 55.5% of the community identifies as Christian, those with no religion have risen to 32.9% since 2011. This figure remains well below the national level of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 38.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Only 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $1,077 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 38.8% of people—far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also much higher than in most areas.

Volunteering is exceptionally high, with 40.0% of people giving their time, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also more common here than in most areas.

Many residents live alone (33.8%), which is well above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home is smaller, with only 2.1 people per household.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 96.6% of which are detached. Ownership is very high, with 60.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Public transport is scarce, with very few stops and a long walk to the nearest one.

The community is very stable, with only 20.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen significantly since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 36.6% of workers. However, the unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage, with a score of 3 out of 10. This reflects the combination of lower typical incomes and lower educational qualifications.

The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.4. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, they are far less likely to be near a school or public transport than the state average.