Wodonga - Alpine

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Victoria and Australia. Seniors make up 20.9% of the population, a figure that has risen by 5.3 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (11.2%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Irish ancestry are the most common following Australian.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of the community. Only 5.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.6%. This figure has risen sharply by 21 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

While more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, the 46.8% rate remains far below the national figure. The area has a high number of schools relative to the number of children.

Typical weekly household income is $1,461, which is a little below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 10 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.8% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, impacting 11.2% of the population.

This is a highly active community where 19.2% of people volunteer, well above the national figure. It also has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 6.2%.

First Nations people make up 2.5% of the population, which is a little above the state average. The community is notably young, with a typical age of 21.

About 27.9% of people live alone, a figure slightly above the national average. Most homes contain two people, and 53.1% of households are couples with children.

Separate houses are very common, making up 91.3% of all dwellings. Rents are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $280.

Cars are essential here, as 63.7% of people drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. Very few homes (3.9%) are without a motor vehicle.

Around 39.2% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.3% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

The population has grown to about 78,200, though growth since 2021 has been much slower than the state average.

The region is wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,106mm and a typical minimum temperature of 7.6 degrees.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with many homes far from public transport and groceries. This is consistent with the high number of separate houses and low use of public transport.