3573, VIC

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 22.4% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose nearly 10 points since 2011. However, 20.3% of residents are children under 15, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English, Scottish and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.4% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below the national average. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

More than half the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 34.4%. This last group has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are far below state and national levels, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of the most common qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly personal incomes are $692, which is a little below the national figure. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result that is among the lowest for similar areas.

A long-term health condition affects 32.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the older age of the community, and 6.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.1% of people helping out, far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, and 4% of the population have served in the Defence Force.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 31.5% of households consisting of one person. This contributes to a lower density of 2.3 people per home.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, 96.9% of which are separate dwellings. More than half of all homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents are very low at just $100.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and no one uses public transport to commute to work. While there are some bus stops, the area is heavily reliant on cars.

The area has seen some movement, with 28.6% of people moving in the last five years, though this is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry for 60.5% of workers. Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, and 44.9% of workers are managers.

The area sits around the middle of the scale for overall advantage, with an overall score of 971, which is slightly below the national average.

The region is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. There are no groceries, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.