3599, VIC

The community is much older than the state average, with 26.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Australian and English are the most common ancestries. Around 14.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen by 5.1 percentage points since 2016.

Most people speak only English, though those using another language at home rose to 9.7% by 2021. This is higher than in most similar areas, although it remains far below the state average.

About 38.3% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.7%.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 24.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,531, which is a little below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 16 percentage points since 2016.

Needing help with daily activities is common here, affecting 10.4% of people, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the area's older population.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state average, with 18.4% of people pitching in. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children compared to most other areas.

Family sizes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families make up only 4.2% of households, which is well below the national figure.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.1% of homes owned outright. Rent is much lower than the state average at $162 a week, and typical mortgage payments are also far below the national figure.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 67.2% of workers drive to get to their jobs. Public transport use is very low, with 0.0% of people commuting by it.

The area is a major draw for newcomers, with recent overseas arrivals making up 43.5% of the population. This is far above the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 68.8% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is among the lowest at this level.

The area sits around the middle of most rankings, with an overall advantage score of 969, slightly below the national average.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2. Residents cannot walk to a school, grocery store, or health service within 15 minutes.