3896, VIC

The area is significantly older than the national figure, with 24.8% of residents aged 65 or over. This trend has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 14.8%, which is well below the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 10% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national figure, and no residents speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 49%, which is far above the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2011, when the figure was 32.9%.

Qualifications have risen since 2011, with 19.6% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 45.6% have completed Year 12, this is far below the Victorian average of 61.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,353, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, incomes have risen across the board since 2011, with the typical household earning $580 more per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 30.5% of residents, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 10.5%.

This is a highly active community where 37.5% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. It also has a high rate of unpaid care and a stronger presence of former Defence Force members than most areas.

Living arrangements are often small or solitary, with 35.4% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the older population, and typical homes hold only 2.2 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 56.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rents are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly cost of $120.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 19.3% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 26.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is mostly employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.3%. About 59.5% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area sits in the middle of the scale for overall advantage compared to similar regions, with a particular strength in education and job skills.

The landscape is very car-dependent due to a lack of nearby services and steep terrain. Only 22.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.