3885, VIC

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This age profile is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, with 22.2% of the population aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen 5.4 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.6%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (7.7%) than the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for over 80% of the population.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A majority of residents (56.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. This trend has grown significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

Year 12 completion is far below the national figure, with only 40.1% of residents finishing school. However, there are many primary schools per child compared to other areas, and the number of residents with bachelor degrees has risen since 2011.

Typical incomes are well below those in Victoria and Australia; the typical household earns $1,241 a week. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this is up 9.6 points from 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.9% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 10.9% of the community.

Volunteerism is higher than most areas at 20.5%, though this has fallen nearly 10 points since 2011. There is also a high rate of unpaid care and housework compared to the rest of the state.

The typical home contains 2.3 people, which is slightly lower than the national average. About 28.2% of residents live alone, and couples without children make up 34.2% of households.

Detached houses are the overwhelming norm at 98.4%, and 47.2% of homes are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure. Rent is also much lower here, with a typical weekly cost of $230.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport and 41.3% of homes have two vehicles. Working from home is more common than it was in 2011, now reaching 17.1%.

The population is very stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also very rare at 2.8%.

Full-time employment is well below the national average at 53.4%. The most common industries for workers are health care, social assistance, and agriculture.

The area's overall advantage score is 945, which is lower than about 68% of similar areas. It sits in the middle of the range for access to money and job skills.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4, far below the Victorian average. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.