3571, VIC

The area is far older than the state and national average, with the typical age rising to 47 since 2011. Seniors make up 25.9% of the population, which is much higher than most other areas.

The community is very homogeneous, with 89.8% of people born in Australia. Only 3.3% were born overseas, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.

English is the only language used at home for 94.8% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Over half of the population (55.4%) identifies as Christian. While the number of people reporting no religion has risen to 35.1% since 2011, this is still lower than most other areas.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 13 points since 2011 to 41.7%.

Typical weekly personal income is $611, which is well below the national figure of $805. While typical household incomes rose by $682 since 2011, the area has among the lowest proportions of high earners.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 32.8% of people have a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities rose to 7.2% since 2011.

This is a highly active community for volunteering, with 30.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also very common, with 19% of people providing unpaid care.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children (55.9%) or couples without children (32.7%).

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and nearly half of all homes (49.5%) are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very rare, at just 10.8%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and a very long drive time to the city. Conversely, 29.7% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ over half the workforce (53.2%). Full-time employment is much higher than the state average at 65.2%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area scores an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage, placing it above about 80% of similar areas. This is supported by strong scores in job skills and access to resources.

The area is considered car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.