Deloraine

The community is noticeably older than both the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 48 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. Meanwhile, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 4 percentage points since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 15.2% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 88.9% of the town, and only 5.1% of people use another language at home, which is well below the state average.

About 44.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 18 percentage points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 14.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Weekly household incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical family earning $1,426, well below the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 7.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is well above the national figure at 21.5%, although this has fallen by 4.6 percentage points since 2011. The area also has a higher rate of unpaid housework compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This group is noticeably younger than others, with a typical age of 21.

Living alone is more common here than in most areas, with 30.4% of households consisting of one person. Typical home sizes are also a little below the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 47.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. The town is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.1% of all dwellings.

Most people rely on cars, as 60.6% of workers drive to work and only 3.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport use is low, though it has risen slightly since 2011.

While 34.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, this is well below the national figure. However, recent arrivals from overseas have risen significantly to 18.1% since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest employer at 23.9%. The proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas.

Deloraine ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 2 out of 10, placing it among the most disadvantaged areas compared to the rest of the country.

The area is among the wettest for its level, with average annual rainfall of 1,525mm, which is far above the state average.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.1. Many homes are far from parks and public transport, well below the state average.