Bacchus Marsh Surrounds

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While the population of seniors has risen by 5.0 percentage points since 2011, there is also a higher-than-usual share of children under 15.

This community is far more likely to be born in Australia than most other areas, with 80.1% born here. Only 12.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with 89.6% using it at home. This is far below the national figure for language diversity, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 48.1%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 21 percentage points since 2011.

Year 12 completion is far below the state average at 46.2%, though this has risen since 2011. About 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,731, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Incomes have climbed since 2011, with the typical household earning $599 more per week than a decade ago.

Residents are more likely to have a long-term health condition than people in most other areas, at 31.7%. Arthritis and mental health are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 17.6%, although this is down from 2011. The area also has a high proportion of people providing unpaid care and those who served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 74 people. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical personal income and unemployment rate that are both much better than most similar areas.

Families are common here, with 58.4% of homes consisting of couples with children. About 24.2% of people live alone, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 95.9% of all dwellings. Homes are generally large, with 84% having three or more bedrooms, and rental rates are far below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.8% of people commuting by public transport. Almost every home owns a vehicle, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most other areas.

The community is relatively stable, as people move here less often than in other parts of the state. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the lowest for this level of area.

Unemployment is much lower than in most similar areas at 3.7%. The workforce is largely employed in construction, health care, and public administration.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, scoring higher than 80% of similar areas. Overall advantage is around the middle for its level.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with 920mm of annual rainfall. It is also cooler, with average minimum and maximum temperatures lower than the Victorian average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only about a third of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.