3596, VIC

The area is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 24.3% of the population—a rise of 16 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas, falling to 14.6% over the last decade.

People born overseas make up 18.4% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2011. Italian ancestry is particularly prominent, accounting for 17.5% of the population.

About 23.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen 8.7 points since 2011. Despite this diversity, no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.6%. While the number of people reporting no religion has risen to 33.0% since 2011, this is still well below the Victorian average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 32.9% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Income varies widely; while 28.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical personal income of $634 is much lower than the national figure. Typical family income is $2,150, which is about the same as the state average.

Residents here report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 18.4% affected. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 10.7% of the population.

Unpaid housework is much more common here than in most areas, with 26.4% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. There is also a higher-than-average rate of former Defence Force members at 4.5%.

A high number of people live alone (37.5%), which is far above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, rising to 19.2% since 2011.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.9%), and 65.6% of homes are owned outright—a figure far above the state average. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $220, which is far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are several bus routes available, no one reports commuting by public transport.

The community is very stable, with only 17.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 31.3% of workers. The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas, though unemployment is 0.0%.

Overall, the area ranks lower than about 70% of similar regions in terms of general advantage. This is consistent with the lower levels of education and job skills found across the community.

This is a car-dependent area where no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. Only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.