3488, VIC

The community is notably older than the state and national average, with 25.8% of people aged 65 and over. This is consistent with the fact that children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas rose to 10.1% since 2016. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.3%, a figure that rose by 12 points since 2016 but remains well below the national average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.1% of people completing Year 12. Only 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this has risen since 2016.

Typical weekly household income is $1,771, which is about the same as the national figure. While 12.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.1% of residents. Mental health conditions are particularly high, with 18.0% of people reporting one, well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, at 26.3%. Unpaid care is also very high, with 26.3% of people providing it, which is far above the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.1 people. There are no one-parent families in the area, and half of all households are couples without children.

Every home is a separate house, and 59.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. While most homes have multiple vehicles, 13.5% of households have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 20.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 70.0%, far above the state average. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is ranked as having a moderate overall advantage, sitting right in the middle compared to all other areas. Residents generally have good job skills but lower access to money and resources.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.8. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.