3562, VIC

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. The population has shrunk by about 9.2% since 2011, and there is a very small Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with a far lower percentage of people using another language at home compared to the rest of Victoria. No one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

A striking 50.6% of people report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising by 29 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 11 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,774, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes have risen by $428 since 2011, though the proportion of people earning over $2,000 a week remains much lower than most areas.

Mental health conditions are reported far less often here than in the rest of the country. About 25.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national average.

Volunteering has fallen by 10 points since 2011, and the rate of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. Very few people live alone compared to the state average, as most households consist of couples with or without children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rents are far below the national figure, mortgage payments have risen by $217 since 2011.

Cars are essential here, as no one uses public transport to commute and 61.1% of workers drive. The walk to the nearest transport stop is much longer than in most other areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

The local economy relies heavily on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 27% of workers are employed. Notably, the unemployment rate has fallen to 0.0% since 2011.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas, despite having lower typical job skills.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.