Wonthaggi - Inverloch

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 51 and a high proportion of people aged 65 and over. While the population is growing, the share of children under 15 has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents now report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

The area has a lower proportion of adults with bachelor degrees and Year 12 completions than the state and national averages, though both figures have risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household and personal incomes are well below the national figure, and the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are among the highest at this level, and the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though it has fallen since 2011. Many residents provide unpaid care, and a higher-than-usual share performs significant unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 70% of similar areas. Personal and household incomes for this group are a little below the national figure, though unemployment is remarkably low.

Many people live alone, and the typical home is smaller than usual with only 2.2 people. This is consistent with the high number of seniors living in the area.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with a far higher rate of outright home ownership than the national average. Renting is much less common here than in most areas.

Most people drive to work, and very few use public transport, which is reflected in the long typical drive time to the city. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops.

More people have moved into the area in the last five years compared to most other regions. Conversely, recent arrivals from overseas are among the lowest at this level.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and full-time employment has fallen since 2011. Health care and construction are the main industries.

The area is one of the largest in its category for both population and number of businesses, though its overall advantage score is lower than about 60% of similar areas.

This region is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the Victorian figure, and it experiences slightly cooler maximum temperatures.

Walkability is lower than the state average, with far fewer homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.