3728, VIC

This is an older community where residents are far older than those in the state or nation. It has a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 4.1%, which is well above the Victorian average and has risen since 2011.

The area is very homogenous, with 86.8% of people born in Australia. Only 6.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national and state levels.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

About 39.7% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a significant increase from 2011, when only 22.5% felt this way.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.2% of residents completing Year 12. Just 9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national averages.

Household incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,190. Very few people earn a high income, and only 6.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 35.7% reporting a long-term health condition. Arthritis and asthma are the most common, and 6.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is high at 19.2%, well above the national figure, though this has fallen since 2011. There is also a strong connection to the military, with 4.7% of people having served in the Defence Force.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 16.4% of households. While typical home sizes are a little smaller than the national figure, nearly 29% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 99.3% of homes. A huge 48.2% of these are owned outright, and rent is far below the state average at just $150 a week.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 37.4% of households own at least two cars.

About 32% of residents have moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 56.7%. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as health care and construction.

This area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, with a score of 883. It is particularly disadvantaged in terms of education and job skills compared to other regions.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.5. Very few people can walk to health services, and only 36.7% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.