3522, VIC

The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 20.4% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 14.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 86.4% of people, and the proportion of those using another language at home is far below the national figure. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure. This has risen significantly by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical weekly personal income is $612, which is well below the national figure of $805. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, ranking this area much lower than most.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas, at 7.7%. Long-term health conditions are also more frequent, with arthritis being the most reported issue.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, as 20.3% of people provide this support, which is well above the national figure. However, the number of volunteers has fallen sharply since 2011.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.3 people. About 25.4% of people live alone, and there are more couples without children than couples with children.

Every single home in this area is a separate house. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and 40.8% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 60.5% of workers driving to get to their jobs. It takes about 137 minutes to drive to the city, and no one commutes via public transport.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

The area ranks higher than about 60% of similar places for overall advantage, with a score of 984, which is just under the national average.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.