3512, VIC

The community is significantly older than the state average, with 24.7% of people aged 65 and over. However, there is a notable presence of children, as those under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

This area is much less diverse than the rest of Victoria, with only 6.8% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian (46.1%) or English (37.7%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large portion of the community now reports no religion, at 48.8%. This figure has risen sharply by 24 points since 2011, placing it well above the national average.

Educational attainment is far below the state average, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.8% having completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,278 per week. Only 6.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than the state average, with only 24.4% reporting a chronic condition and just 3.3% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here at 39.5%, far above the national figure. This spirit of contribution is seen alongside a high rate of unpaid housework, with 34% of people doing 15 or more hours weekly.

One-third of people live alone, which is well above the state average. This contributes to a low average of 2.2 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, all of which are detached. Home ownership is very high, with 64.4% of homes owned outright, leading to typical rents and mortgage payments that are far below the national average.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 35.7% owning two and 18.2% owning four or more.

The population is very stable, with only 22.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.

The local economy is driven by the land, with 48.3% of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.2%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to similar regions, with a score of 5 out of 10.

While the area has many walkable amenities per person, its overall walkability score is below the state average. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, but far fewer are near parks or public transport.