3583, VIC

The community is aging rapidly, with the typical resident now 46—nine years older than in 2016. Children under 15 make up only 14.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, a figure that rose slightly since 2016. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Italian.

English is the main language for 78.4% of people, although 9.9% use another language at home. This is higher than most similar areas, despite being far below the Victorian average.

Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.8% of residents report having no religion. This figure is well below the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for this area type, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Very few residents completed Year 12, and there are no schools within 3km.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,625, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 5.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, among the lowest for its level.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of people. About 6.2% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that rose since 2016.

Residents are very active in their community, with 21.7% volunteering—well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.2% of people providing such support.

Families are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home. A huge 70.6% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 39% are owned outright. Renting is very rare at just 5.1%, and the typical weekly rent of $170 is far below the national average.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have two or three vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 15.7% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is relatively high at 7.8%, which is a little above the national average. Agriculture and retail are the most common industries for the 55.8% of adults who work or look for work.

The area sits in the middle of the pack for overall advantage, though it ranks lower for education and job skills compared to other areas.

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