3517, VIC

The area is far older than the national figure, with 29.2% of people aged 65 and over. This explains why there are far fewer children under 15 (14.4%) compared to the rest of Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than most areas at 7.4%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very low, with only 1.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion (44.0%), a figure that has risen 23 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas; only 8.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and just 29.8% completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $935, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.5% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.

Community spirit is high, with 22.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher than average number of former Defence Force members.

Living arrangements are often solitary, as 33.9% of people live alone. This is much higher than most areas and consistent with the older age of the population.

Housing is very stable, with 50.4% of homes owned outright and a typical weekly rent of $185, which is far below the Victorian average.

The area is car-dependent, with a very long drive time to the city and only 0.9% of people using public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, as only 30.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the state average.

Working rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 44.6% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture is the largest employer at 19.1%.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10 compared to other similar areas, reflecting the challenges of low income and limited job skills.

While there are many parks nearby, the area's walkability is well below the state average, with many homes lacking a 15-minute walk to basic services.