3540, VIC

The community is far older than the national figure, with 31.6% of people aged 65 and over. There is a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than in most areas, rising to 4.2% since 2011, while children under 15 have fallen to just 5.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below both the state and national figures, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.1% of the community, which is well below the national figure, though this group has grown since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 26.5% of residents completed Year 12, and there are no schools within 3 kilometres.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $900 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, with 38.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 9.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 31.9%, far above the national figure. While few people care for children, 17.3% provide other unpaid care, and 5.7% of the population have served in the Defence Force.

Living alone is very common here, with 42.9% of people in single-person homes. This contributes to a low average of 1.9 people per home, far below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing is overwhelmingly stable, with 64.7% of homes owned outright and only 7.6% of households renting. Most homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rents are very low at $80.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the nearest public transport stop is a 32-minute walk away.

The population is very stable, as only 20.8% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ nearly half the workforce. Only 40.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure, and the unemployment rate has risen to 5.9%.

This area faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the bottom 10% for overall advantage across all areas. It scores very low for access to money, resources, and job skills.

While some homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.