3565, VIC

The area is well above the national figure for children under 15, who make up 23.1% of the population. While the typical resident is noticeably older than the Australian average at 42, there has been a recent rise in seniors, who now account for 15.7% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.8%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures at just 5.2%. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 93.3% of the community, and the number of people using another language at home is far below the national average. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

A majority of people (56.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen sharply by 32 points since 2016.

Educational attainment is far below the state average, with only 35.4% of residents having completed Year 12. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher have increased to 15.1% since 2016.

Typical family incomes are around the national figure at $2,062 a week, though personal incomes are well below the state average at $641. Weekly rents are also much lower than most areas at $170.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with a rate of people needing help with daily activities that is much lower than other areas. About 27.6% of people live with a long-term health condition.

Volunteering is a standout feature here, with 30.2% of people pitching in, a rate far above the national average. This high level of participation contrasts with a lower-than-usual rate of unpaid childcare.

Homes here are larger than typical, with 2.9 people per dwelling. There is a high proportion of couples with children (70.3%), though 32.6% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 46.5% owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the state figure at $1,300.

Car reliance is total, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there is no public transport usage. The drive to the city is very long, taking around 140 minutes.

The community has seen a shift in its population, with 36.9% of residents having moved into the area in the last five years, an increase of 14 points since 2016.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (67.9%), and full-time employment has risen significantly to 61.9%. Despite this, the unemployment rate is among the highest for similar areas at 12.5%.

The area ranks very high for access to money and resources, placing it above 90% of similar areas. Overall, its advantage score is slightly below the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.