3635, VIC

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 21.6% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (5.6%) than the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 86.2% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

A large portion of the community reports no religion (42.6%), a figure that rose 17 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.3%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.2% of residents having completed Year 12. Only 8.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are rare here; only 1.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 35.7% of residents. Mental health conditions are also among the highest in similar areas at 13.8%.

The community is active in care, with 16.0% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher-than-usual proportion of Defence Force veterans.

People often live alone, with 29.3% of households consisting of one person. This is higher than the state average, and the typical home contains 2.3 people.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.7% of dwellings. Many are large, with 83.7% having three or more bedrooms, and 40.9% are owned outright.

Car ownership is universal, as 0.0% of homes are without a vehicle. Public transport is rarely used for commuting, and most people drive to work.

The population is very stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry for workers (22.3%). About 60.9% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage and job skills. However, access to money and resources is higher than in 60% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Many homes lack a 15-minute walk to basic needs, and 0.0% are within a 15-minute walk of health services.