3478, VIC

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 53 and a third of the population aged 65 or over. This trend has strengthened since 2011, while children under 15 now make up only 13.2% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 6.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is very low at 0.2%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.7% report no religion, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 31.9% of residents having completed Year 12 and just 9.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning $927 a week, far below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.5% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 23.2% of people giving their time, although this has fallen since 2011.

Living alone is very common, with 41.0% of people in single-person households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 50% of which are owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly payment of $185.

Cars are essential for travel, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport and the drive time to the city is very long at 133 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 47.9%, with many employed in health care or agriculture.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources, sitting in the bottom 20% of similar areas.

While many homes are within a short walk of a park, the area is generally less walkable than the state average, particularly for accessing health services.