3607, VIC

The area has a small population that grew by 22% since 2016. It is far older than most areas, and while the number of children has fallen significantly, the proportion of seniors has risen to 15%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and national figures. Australian and English ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for the vast majority of residents. While the number of people using another language at home rose slightly since 2016, it remains far below the national average.

The community is split evenly between Christianity and those with no religion. The proportion of people reporting no religion rose by 22 points since 2016, which is well above the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the state average, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical household incomes are a little below the national figure, and only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Residents report far fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than most of the country. Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average.

This area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most areas. While volunteering is lower than in many other places, it remains a little above the national figure.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most other areas, with 29.1% of households consisting of one person. Roughly 56% of families are couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house, and over half are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very rare, with only 5.5% of households paying rent.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

This is a very stable community where only 19% of people moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Full-time employment is a little higher than the national figure, and the area has a standout unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, manufacturing, or construction.

The community has a high overall advantage score, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas. It is particularly strong in terms of access to money and resources.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.