3507, VIC

The population is far older than most areas, with the typical age being 52. The number of seniors has risen 13 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 5.3 points.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a very low proportion of overseas-born people (4.1%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is almost non-existent here, with 0.0% of people using a language other than English at home, far below the state and national averages.

About 40.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.4% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen 20 points since 2011.

The area has much lower qualification levels than most, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 20.9%.

Incomes are much lower than typical, with a typical weekly household income of $900. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 8.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also slightly more common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is very high at 24.8%, far above the state average, though this is 23 points lower than it was in 2011. Unpaid care for children is among the lowest at this level.

One-parent families make up 25.5% of households, which is far above the national average. People living alone are also much more common here than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 71.9% of homes owned outright, far above the state figure. Consequently, renting is much lower than most areas, and the typical weekly rent is just $125.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one in the area uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, with only 19.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 40%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area's overall advantage score is 976, which is slightly below the national average. Its education and job skills rank higher than about 70% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.