3964, VIC

The population is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 52. Despite this, there is a notable presence of children, as those under 15 make up 19.5% of the community, a figure that rose 5.4 points since 2016.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national average for language diversity. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

A very high 64.9% of people report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown, rising 11 points since 2016.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 35.7% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the Victorian average of 61.8%, and there are no schools within 3km.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,178. While this rose $359 since 2016, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 37.9% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, though the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the national average.

Residents are very active in their community; 26.0% volunteer, which is far above the national figure. This high level of participation is seen alongside a high rate of unpaid care for children and others.

Many people live alone here—33.8% of the population—which is well above the state average. Because of this, homes are often occupied by just two people, and the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and nearly half are owned outright, far exceeding national trends. Renting is much less common than elsewhere, with typical weekly rents at just $200.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have a motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. The drive time to the city is very long, averaging 123 minutes.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 43.2% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is higher than most other areas.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, though full-time employment is far below the national average. People primarily work in agriculture, retail, and healthcare.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage and job skills, though it sits slightly above the middle for access to money and resources.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.