3889, VIC

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 63 and a high proportion of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 are well below the state average at 9.4%, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 2.9% since 2011.

English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common here. About 15.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Victoria and Australia figures.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language or speaking little to no English, figures that are far below the state and national averages.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.4%, which is well above the national figure. This figure has risen by 12 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than typical, with only 30.2% of residents completing Year 12 and just 2.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $719. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and the typical personal weekly income is just $396.

Health challenges are common, as 36.8% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.3% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, at 26.5%. The area also has a higher rate of unpaid caregivers (17.3%) and a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

Many residents live alone (41.6%), and the typical home is small, with only 1.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of seniors and the very low percentage of children in the area.

Most homes are separate houses, and 53.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at 3.9%, and typical weekly rents are well below the state average at $235.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home is much more common here than nationally, at 35.6%.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the rest of the state, at only 33.3%. The unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 14.8%.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to money and resources, placing it below about 70% of similar areas.

The landscape is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6, far below the state average. There are no health services or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.