3871, VIC

The area is significantly older than most, with the typical resident aged 48 and 25.4% of the population aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure. Since 2011, the senior population has risen by 6.5 percentage points.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (12.2%) than the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.7% of people using another language at home—far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of the community reported no religion (54.4%), which is far above the national figure and has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011.

While 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose to 44.5% since 2011.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,272. There has been a rise in the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 8.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the national average.

Volunteering is much more common here than in the rest of the state, with 23.7% of people volunteering. Unpaid care and housework are also more frequent than in most similar areas.

A higher than usual proportion of people live alone (30.8%), while couples with children make up 52.7% of families. Typical households consist of two people.

Housing is dominated by detached houses (96.2%), and nearly half of all homes are owned outright. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of Victoria.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with very few people using public transport (0.5%). Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the drive time to the city is long at 101 minutes.

Migration is relatively low, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded in the 2021 census.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (54.7%) compared to the national average. The most common industries are health care, agriculture, and construction.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, with its scores for money, resources, and job skills ranking higher than about 60% of similar areas.

Recorded offences are lower than in most areas, and the theft rate is among the lowest for its level.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are more than 15 minutes away from parks, schools, and groceries.