3544, VIC

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with seniors making up 29.0% of the community. This group has grown significantly, rising 12 points since 2011, while the number of children has fallen.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 4.0% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Those with European roots are common, particularly with Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 36.1% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen 10 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 29.2%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,262 a week. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most other areas.

About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that rose 5.4 points since 2011. Long-term health conditions are most common for asthma and arthritis.

Volunteering is very high here at 33.0%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, including 26.2% who do significant unpaid housework.

Living alone is very common, with 39.4% of people in single-person households, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of seniors in the area.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 100% of dwellings being separate houses. A huge 62.8% of these are owned outright, far exceeding the state average of 32.2%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent; every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes via public transport. Many residents work from home, accounting for 23.7% of the workforce.

The community is very stable, with only 20.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Nearly half of workers are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is much higher than most areas, at 67.5%.

Residents generally have high job skills, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas. However, overall access to money and resources is only around the middle of the pack.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. Walkability is far below the state average.