3713, VIC

The community is significantly older than the rest of the country, with 33% of people aged 65 and over. This is far above the national figure of 17.2%, while children under 15 make up only 10.4% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.5%), and those from overseas are far fewer than the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 47.4%.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion (50.0%), a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 33.7% of residents completing Year 12. Just 9.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 29.2%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $946. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state figure.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.3% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average of 27.7%. About 10.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of former Defence Force members (6.0%) and volunteers (17.5%), though the number of people caring for children is far below the national average.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 44.6% of people living alone, far above the state figure of 25.9%. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is very low at 1.9.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (89.7%), and nearly half (48.7%) are owned outright. This is far above the national average and contributes to lower typical mortgage payments.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport and a very long drive time to the city. Most homes have one or two vehicles.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.8% of the population, which is well below the national average. About 37.8% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

Working rates are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 45% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or the food and accommodation sectors.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10, which is lower than about 80% of similar areas.

The environment is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.0. This is due to a lack of nearby amenities and a terrain slope that is well above the state average.