3718, VIC

The area is significantly older than most, with 35.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 12 points since 2016. In contrast, there are no children under 15, which is far below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.5%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national averages at 8.8%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (49.5%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and rose 11 points since 2016.

Higher education is more common here than in most similar areas, with 20.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this is still well below the state average.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, but there is a significant gap in wealth; 15.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most areas.

Long-term health needs are very high, with 50.5% of residents reporting a long-term condition and 11.0% needing help with daily activities, both far above the national average.

The community is highly active in volunteering, with 27.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 23.8% of people providing support, which is far above the state average.

Homes are typically small in size with 2.1 people per home, but the most common arrangement is a couple without children (47.8%).

Home ownership is very high, with 56.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, 86.5% of which have three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 40.8% of people working from home—far above the national average—and no one commuting by public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 65.3%, with many residents working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (38.8%).

The community is generally advantaged, ranking higher than 80% of all areas for overall advantage and 90% for education and job skills.

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