3663, VIC

The community is far older than the national figure, with 24.0% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.0% of the population, which is well below the Victorian average. De facto relationships have become more common, rising 8.7 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (7.7%) than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up over 80% of the population.

English is the primary language for 81.4% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, it has risen slightly to 4.4% since 2011.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.5% of the area, a figure that has risen 12 points since 2011.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than most, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average and has fallen 5.0 points since 2011.

Incomes are generally high, with the typical household earning $2,042 a week, which is a little above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose significantly by 17 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of people. This is consistent with the older age of the population, as 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 18.9%, well above the state and national figures. Additionally, 6.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 40% containing children and 40% without. Very few people live alone (9.5%), a figure that is far below the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very strong, with 47.6% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and no one uses public transport to get to work.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the Victorian average of 40.0%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 64.5%, and the unemployment rate is a low 3.1%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, while others are managers or professionals.

The area is quite advantaged, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas overall. It is particularly strong in terms of access to money and resources, outperforming 90% of similar places.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.