3960, VIC

This is an older community where 37.3% of people are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 11.9%, which is well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.1%), and those born overseas make up 13.9% of the population, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 86.7% of the community. Only 4.8% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of the residents (51.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen significantly since 2011.

While 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. However, the area has a very high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,035, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high here, as 39.6% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. People needing help with daily activities (7.3%) is also much higher than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.9% of people helping out, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the older age of the population and the fact that fewer people are caring for children.

Living alone is very common, with 38.7% of people in a single-person household, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Because of this, there are only 2.0 people per home on average.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rents are well below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. It is a long way from the city, with a typical drive time of 180 minutes.

Movement into the area has increased, with 35.8% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.1% of the population.

Fewer people are working or looking for work (45.4%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area's overall advantage score is 958, which is lower than the national average of 1,000, placing it below about 60% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4, far below the Victorian average of 6.4. Only 44.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.