3951, VIC

The population is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 49 and seniors making up 23.1% of the community. This is a growth area that added about 87 people since 2011, while those in de facto relationships have risen to 15.0%.

The area has a very low proportion of overseas-born residents at 9.7%, which is far below the national figure. Most residents were born in Australia, with English, Scottish, and Irish heritage being the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 93.8% of people using it at home. The proportion of people using another language is among the lowest in the country at just 0.9%, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents do not have a religion, accounting for 55.0% of the population. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 21 points since 2011.

A quarter of residents hold a bachelor's degree, and 49.1% have completed Year 12, which is a rise since 2011. The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, though the average school size is much smaller than most areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,565, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Weekly personal income has risen by $178 since 2011, and 13.8% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.

Only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also lower than the national average, with arthritis being the most common reported condition.

Volunteering is very high here at 27.3%, far above the national average. This community spirit is also seen in the high rates of unpaid housework and childcare, as well as more people providing unpaid care than in most other areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household and a very low rate of one-parent families at 4.5%. Most households consist of couples with children, and only 22.3% of people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 91.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.9%, and typical weekly rent of $216 is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and zero transport stops available. However, working from home is common at 25.9%, which is well above the national average.

About 32.3% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well below the state average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in the latest census, a drop of 9.7 points since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 20.7% of workers, alongside health and education. While 62.7% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment has fallen since 2011.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking higher than about 80% of all areas for overall advantage. It scores particularly well in access to money and resources, placing it above 90% of similar areas.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are virtually no groceries, health services, or transport stops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably sloped.