3570, VIC

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 49 and seniors making up 22.7% of the area. This older profile is highlighted by the fact that the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose by 9.1 percentage points since 2011.

The area is very homogenous, with only 5.6% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the dominant language, as only 1.6% of people use another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

People with no religion make up 44.2% of the community, a figure that rose 16 percentage points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.1% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly personal income is $622, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 8.7 percentage points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 33.2% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, though the rate fell 8 percentage points since 2011. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to the national average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Interestingly, the proportion of people living alone is much lower than the national average, at just 16.5%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.7% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 44.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. This is consistent with the very long drive time to the city, which averages 125 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and no recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to the state average, with a rate of 51.7%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area ranks as being less advantaged than about 70% of similar areas, particularly in terms of education and job skills.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.