3485, VIC

This is an older community where 37.5% of residents are aged 65 or over, a figure far above the national average. Children make up only 9.6% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 48.1%. Only 11.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.8% of people using another language at home, far below the national average. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, and 31.3% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 14 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 28.6% of residents completing Year 12. A small number of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, at 7.3%, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual household earning $876 a week. Only 4.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 11% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 32.7% volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also more common here than in most other areas.

Living alone is very common, with 40.2% of people in single-person households. This is far above the national average, and homes are generally smaller, with only 2.0 people per home.

Housing is overwhelmingly stable, with 66.9% of homes owned outright and 95.3% being separate houses. Renting is rare, at only 7.9%, which is far below the national average.

The area is car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport. While 24.1% of people work from home, the nearest public transport stop is an 80-minute walk for most.

The population is very stable, with only 18.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 50.9% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though only 42.7% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to similar areas. However, it scores slightly better for education and job skills than 60% of other areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with no schools within a 15-minute walk. While many homes are near parks and groceries, the overall walkability score is well below the state average.