3738, VIC

The area is much older than most, with 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rose to 3.0% in 2021.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (9.6%) than the state average of 30%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the main language for 85.3% of the community. Only 6.6% use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

About 48.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.6% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion rose by 11 points since 2016, matching the state average.

Education levels have risen, with 19.5% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the 47.3% who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,406, which is well below the state average. While this is a little lower than the national figure, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 11 points since 2016.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.2% of residents. Conversely, the 3.6% of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than the national figure.

This is a highly active community where 24.9% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care for children and other people compared to most areas.

Homes are typically small, with 2.2 people per dwelling. Nearly half of all households consist of couples without children, and 26.8% of residents live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 40.2% are owned outright. Renting is very uncommon at 13.4%, and the typical weekly rent of $183 is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. No one commutes using public transport, and there are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community is very stable, with only 22.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Adults are more likely to be working or looking for work than in most areas. Common industries include agriculture and health care, though full-time employment is much lower than the national average.

The area sits slightly below the national average for overall advantage, with a score of 954. It is ranked as smaller than about 60% of similar areas regarding general advantage.

The walkability score is very low at 0.5, reflecting a total reliance on cars. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.