3995, VIC

The area is far older than most of Australia, with seniors making up 29.7% of the population and children under 15 falling to 14.5% since 2011. Total population grew to 11,596 people during the last census.

Most residents were born in Australia (79.1%), and those born overseas make up 14.1% of the community, which is far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary tongue for 89% of the population, and the 5.1% who use another language at home is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (49.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 21 points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher (14.5%) and those who completed Year 12 (41.1%) are both far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,034 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 38.2% of people have a long-term health condition, and 8.9% need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a common activity, with 15.1% of people providing care, while 16.4% of the community volunteer.

People are more likely to live alone here (34%) than in most other areas, and the typical home is smaller with only 2.2 people.

Home ownership is strong, with 46.3% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. Separate houses make up 92.5% of all dwellings.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. The drive time to the city is much higher than most areas at 94 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.2% of people moving in the last five years, though recent overseas arrivals fell to 4.8% since 2011.

Working rates are much lower than most areas, with only 48.2% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and retail are the most common industries.

Overall advantage is low, with the area ranking in the bottom 20% of all similar places across the country.

Recorded offences are lower than most areas, with only 9 offences per 100,000 people.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as only 27.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.