3594, VIC

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This older profile is reflected in the fact that 21.6% of people are seniors, while children under 15 make up only 13.6% of the population.

About 17.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. While most of the community has Australian or English ancestry, there is a growing presence of people from India and Vietnam.

Language diversity is high for this area, with 15.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is a significant increase since 2011, and 6.0% of residents now speak little or no English.

About 39.2% of the population reports having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This group has grown by 16 points since 2011, while Christianity remains a common affiliation at 39.0%.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national figures, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. However, more people have completed Year 12 compared to 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,130, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are very rare here, with only 4.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common than in most areas, as 30.8% of people have a long-term health condition. About 9.7% of the community lives with a mental health condition.

Many residents contribute through unpaid care, with 15.1% providing support, a rate well above the national figure. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

Homes are smaller on average than in other areas, with just 2.1 people per home. A high number of people live alone (34.2%), and couples without children are the most common household type.

Housing is more affordable than in the state, with typical weekly rents at $210. A far higher proportion of residents own their homes outright (45.0%) compared to the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. While there are several bus routes available, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most other areas.

The community has seen a huge increase in recent overseas arrivals, who now make up 56.5% of the population. About 34.4% of residents have moved into the area in the last five years.

Work is often found in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 25.2% of the workforce. Labourers are the most common occupation, and the unemployment rate is 5.6%.

This area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, as well as for education, job skills, and access to resources, compared to other similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.6. While many residents can walk to a park, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.