3491, VIC

The community is far older than the state or national average, with a typical resident aged 47. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, the area has seen a significant increase in people in de facto relationships since 2011.

People born overseas make up just 6.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Those with English and Australian ancestry are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, placing the area among the lowest for language diversity in the country.

Nearly half of residents (45.0%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 25 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 13 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,018, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Despite this, there has been a notable increase in the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (21.5%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 44.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national rate. This is alongside a higher-than-usual share of people providing unpaid care.

Living alone is very common, with 38.5% of people in single-person homes, far above the national average. About 14.3% of households are one-parent families.

Every single home is a separate house, and 69.2% are owned outright, far exceeding the state average. Typical weekly rents are much lower than usual at $173.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, though 15.8% work from home.

The population is quite stable, with only 23.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 63.2% of workers employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other areas, with a score of 966. Residents generally have higher-than-average job skills but lower access to money and resources.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.