3542, VIC

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 52 and 28.1% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.4% of the community, a figure that has fallen 12 points since 2011.

This is a community with very few overseas arrivals, as only 4.3% of people were born abroad. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 25.9% of the area, which is far lower than the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with no one holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 27.8% having completed Year 12. Most residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $916, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 12 points since 2011 to 12.1%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is high at 22.6%, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 40.9% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.1 people. Nearly half of all households are couples without children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 70.7% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $168, which is far below the national figure of $375.

Cars are essential here, as no one commutes using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 35.8% owning four or more.

The community is very stable, with only 14.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 63.3%, well above the national figure. The most common industry is agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 43.3% of workers.

The area is generally more advantaged than about 70% of similar places, with an overall advantage score of 1,006.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.5. There are no grocery stores, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk.