3865, VIC

The typical resident is 43, and the area is noticeably older than the rest of the state. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.5% of the population, a figure that rose 5.3 percentage points since 2011.

While 18% of people were born overseas—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the Victorian average of 30%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the main language for 81.4% of the community, but those using another language at home rose to 11.8% since 2011. People who speak little or no English now make up 4.2% of the population.

A large portion of the community—46.9%—reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a 15 percentage point increase since 2011.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 42.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Victorian average.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,292, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health needs are high here, as 32.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes 12.1% with arthritis and 10.4% with a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteer rates are 15.7%, which is a little above the national figure, though this is down 13 percentage points from 2011. Unpaid care for children is less common here than in most of Australia.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.5 people per household. About 48.7% of households are couples with children, while 25.5% of people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 44.1% are owned outright, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 84% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and only 6.7% of people work from home.

While few people have moved locally in the last five years, there has been a surge in overseas migration, with recent arrivals from abroad accounting for 44.2% of the population.

Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 23.8% of workers are employed. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is much lower than most areas.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, particularly in education and job skills, where it is smaller than about 80% of similar areas.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5, far below the state average. While most can walk to groceries or a school, there are no health services or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.