Yallourn North - Glengarry

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. While the number of children is higher than most similar areas, there has been a significant increase in seniors, who now make up 16.6% of the population.

This is a community with very few overseas births, at just 6.4%, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages, and very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of residents—51.7%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen by 22 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 38.2%, though this has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,656, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, only 16.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.4% of people. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national average.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do extensive housework than people in most other areas. Volunteering is also higher than the national figure, though it has fallen since 2011.

First Nations residents earn a personal income that is far above the national average. However, the unemployment rate for this group is among the highest for similar areas at 25.5%.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is higher than most areas, and 57.8% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 99% of all dwellings. Renting is very uncommon at 8.6%, and a high 41.5% of homeowners own their property outright.

Car dependency is almost universal, with 99% of homes owning a vehicle and only 0.1% of people using public transport to get to work. The drive time to the city is among the highest at 134 minutes.

The population is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than the national average.

Full-time employment is a little below the national figure at 56.7%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction and retail trade.

The area has a low score for education and job skills, but residents generally have good access to money and resources.

The area is much cooler than most, with an average maximum temperature of 19.5 degrees. Annual rainfall is far above the Victorian average at 937mm.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few residents can reach health services or groceries within a 15-minute walk.