3957, VIC

The community is older than most, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. However, children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, a much higher rate than seen in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (12.3%) compared to the state and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home for 95.8% of residents, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national average.

A large majority of people report having no religion (58.1%), a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 29 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is higher than in most similar areas, with 56.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 19.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes have risen since 2011, and 8.3% of people now earn $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.3% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

This is a highly active community, with a much higher rate of volunteers (23.1%) and unpaid caregivers than most other areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 66% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 89% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, as 42.2% of houses are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops, and the drive time to the city is 103 minutes.

While the population has shrunk overall, there has been a significant increase in recent arrivals from overseas, who now make up 18.4% of the community.

The local economy is rooted in the land, with 30.7% of the workforce in agriculture, forestry and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Residents enjoy a high level of overall advantage, ranking better than about 70% of all other areas in terms of money, resources, and job skills.

The area has a very low walkability score of 0.3, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.