Korumburra

The community is much older than most areas, with 22.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 5.5 points since 2011. Residents are more likely to be in de facto relationships than the state average, and 17.5% of the population are children under 15.

The area is far less diverse than Victoria, with only 11.1% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, and this figure has barely changed since 2011.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another tongue at home, which is far below the national figure. Consequently, very few people—just 0.4%—speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (53%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and rose by 21 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 41.4% of people completing Year 12 and 14.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical incomes are lower than those in the state and nation, with the usual household earning $1,384 a week. Despite this, there has been a notable increase in the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week since 2011.

Residents experience health challenges at higher rates than most areas, with 33.6% having a long-term condition and 10.6% reporting a mental health condition. Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue.

Volunteerism is much higher than the national average at 19.5%, though this is down from 2011. There is also a high level of unpaid care and housework performed within the community.

First Nations people make up 1.3% of the population. The unemployment rate for this group is 16.3%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Family sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.5 people per home. Roughly 55% of households consist of couples with children, and 25.6% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses (94.9%) and a high rate of outright home ownership at 42.2%. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state, and weekly rents are well below the Victorian average.

Car dependency is very high, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport and 97% of homes own a vehicle. Working from home is more common here than in most areas, at 17.9%.

The population is relatively stable, with 36.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far less common than in the state or nation.

Full-time employment is lower than the national average at 54.2%. The workforce is concentrated in health care, agriculture, and construction, with a low unemployment rate of 3.5%.

The area has a moderate level of access to resources, though it ranks lower than most areas for education and job skills. Overall advantage is below the national average.

Korumburra is much wetter than the Victorian average, with annual rainfall of 1,203mm. It also experiences cooler maximum temperatures than the state average.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 36.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.