3566, VIC

Seniors make up 25.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. The community has grown by 11% since 2011, and the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rose to 2.1% over the same period.

The area is very homogeneous, with 83.2% of people born in Australia. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below both the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language, with 87% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English, which is well below the national average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 42.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant increase of 17 percentage points since 2011.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Victorian average of 61.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,062, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, incomes have risen since 2011, with the typical family income increasing by $354.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 11.9%.

Volunteerism is much higher than in most areas, with 23.1% of people volunteering. This high level of community spirit is also seen in the 16.5% of people who provide unpaid care, a figure well above the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. A higher than average 29.1% of people live alone, while couples with children make up 54.3% of families.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, at 98.7%. Home ownership is very high, with 47.1% of people owning their home outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Car dependence is very high, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.4% owning two and 18% owning three.

The population is very stable, with only 23.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. No one has arrived from overseas recently.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 35.2% of the workforce. While full-time employment is slightly lower than the national figure, the unemployment rate is very low at 1.1%.

The area ranks in the bottom 30% for overall advantage compared to all other areas. This is consistent with the lower typical incomes and educational qualifications found across the community.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, which is far below the Victorian average.