3640, VIC

The area is younger than most similar places, and while the proportion of children has fallen since 2011, they still make up 18.9% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.9%, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots frequently cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure, though it has risen to 12.4% since 2011.

English is the main language for 83.8% of the community. While 7.2% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 44.9% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 since 2011, and many hold certificates in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly family incomes of $1,618 are well below the national figure of $2,120. While a few more households now earn over $3,000 a week compared to 2011, high earners making $2,000 or more weekly remain much rarer than in most areas.

Residents generally report better health than those in similar areas, with only 4.2% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also slightly less common than the national average, with arthritis being the most reported issue.

More people here provide unpaid care for children (28.3%) than the national average. Volunteering is also more common than in the state average, although the rate of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 59.8% of families are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 88.5% of these have three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national figure, and about 39.1% of homes are owned outright.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and many have three or more.

While the general population has been stable, there has been a huge surge in recent overseas arrivals, who now make up 43.3% of the community—far above the national average.

Employment is high, with 60% of people working full-time. The local economy is heavily tied to the land, as 37.5% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to similar places. While residents have moderate access to money and resources, they score lower in terms of formal education and job skills.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.0, far below the state average. Most residents live more than 15 minutes away from basic amenities like health services, parks, and groceries.