3468, VIC

The population is far older than the national figure, with 35.2% of residents aged 65 or over. This is a significant increase since 2011, while the share of children under 15 has fallen to 10.5%, which is well below the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 13.9% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011 and is now about the same as the state average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 36.8% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, though the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 13.6% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,051, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing this area among the lowest for income.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. Mental health conditions also affect 13.5% of the population.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 19.8% of people participating. Additionally, 32.1% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, a figure far above the state average.

Small households are typical, with 32% of people living alone and a typical home containing only 2.0 people. This is well below the national average of 2.5.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 56.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $233, well below the national average of $375.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a 109-minute drive time to the city and 0% of people using public transport to commute. While there are a few bus stops, the walk to the nearest one takes about 33 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 17.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 29.6% of the workforce. Only 49.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

Overall advantage is low, with a score of 3 out of 10, placing it below about 70% of similar areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.