Chiltern - Indigo Valley

The area is much older than most, with the typical resident aged 47 and 21.4% of people aged 65 or over, a figure well above the national average. While the population of 3,184 has grown since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 16.5%.

People born overseas make up only 7.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The community's heritage is overwhelmingly English and Australian, with very few recent arrivals from abroad.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports having no religion, at 44.8%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, though it has risen by 7.5 percentage points since 2011.

Typical incomes are lower than the national average, with a typical family earning $1,915 a week. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this is up 6.9 percentage points since 2011.

Residents experience long-term health conditions at a much higher rate than most areas, at 36.2%. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in the rest of the state.

Community spirit is high, with 22.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. The area also has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most areas.

First Nations people make up 1.7% of the population. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 32, and has an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes typically house 2.4 people, and the area has a very low rate of one-parent families compared to the rest of the country. About 26.3% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 94.7% of dwellings. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 41.4%, and typical rents are much lower than the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 64.8% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 1.5% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the lowest for this level of area.

The unemployment rate is very low at 2.9%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, manufacturing, or retail.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage and a higher-than-average access to money and resources, though job skills and education scores are lower than in about 60% of similar areas.

Annual rainfall is well above the Victorian average at 797mm. Minimum temperatures are much lower than in most other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While many residents live near a park, few are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.