3480, VIC

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 28.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.3% of the population, which has fallen by 4.0 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.0% were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 42.0% and 40.1% respectively.

English is the primary language for 87.7% of the population. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, 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 (52.6%). The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 18 percentage points since 2011, now sitting at 37.1%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 35.9% of people completing Year 12. A typical adult is more likely to hold a Certificate III or IV than a university degree.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,147. While incomes have risen since 2011, the area remains much lower than most others, with only 8.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Health needs are high here, as 37.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the state average. Consequently, 9.5% of people need help with daily activities, among the highest rates for its level.

Volunteerism is very high at 30.6%, which is far above the national figure. A significant number of residents also provide unpaid care, at a rate of 14.4%.

Living arrangements are often small, with 34.9% of people living alone—well above the state average. This contributes to a low average of 2.2 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 53.2% of homes owned outright. The area is dominated by separate houses (95.1%), and typical weekly rents of $180 are far below the national average.

Cars are essential as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and the walk to the nearest stop is very long. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 36.4% owning two.

The area is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most other regions. However, recent overseas arrivals make up a surprisingly high 19.8% of the population.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 29.3% of workers. While the unemployment rate is low at 3.2%, fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most other areas.

The area scores low on overall advantage and access to resources, ranking lower than about 70% to 80% of similar areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.4. While there are many parks within reach, access to health services and public transport is far below the state average.