3990, VIC

The community is far older than the Victorian average, with the typical resident aged 56. While children under 15 make up only 9.3% of the population, people aged 65 and over are well represented at 25.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 85.6% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 3.4% use another language, a figure that has fallen since 2016 and is far below the national average.

A majority of residents report no religion at 55.9%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 14 points since 2016.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average. About 15.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the Victorian figure of 29.2%.

Typical household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,562 per week. Personal incomes are also much lower than in most areas, with the typical person earning $621 weekly.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.4% of people. Long-term health conditions are also well above the state average, though those needing help with daily activities are a little below.

Unpaid care is common, with 15.5% of people providing it, which is well above the national average. Conversely, very few people provide unpaid childcare, consistent with the small number of children in the area.

Families are typically larger than in other areas, with 2.5 people per home. Couples without children are the most common household type at 52.9%, while people living alone are far less common than across Victoria.

Every single home is a separate house, and nearly half are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very rare at 6.7%, and typical home-loan payments are a little above the state figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every household owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. However, 35.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 60.0%. The local workforce is largely concentrated in construction and agriculture, with managers being the most common occupation.

The area has a moderate level of access to money and resources, ranking higher than 60% of similar areas. However, it scores lower for overall advantage and job skills compared to most other areas.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents have almost no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.