Glenelg - Southern Grampians

Residents are far older than the state and national typical age of 38, with seniors making up 26% of the population. The area has seen a decline in children under 15 and a rise in the number of people aged 65 and over since 2011.

The area is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 8.3% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian (42.5%) or English (41.9%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community, which is far above the national figure. Only 3% of people use another language at home, and very few speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion (44%), a figure that has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011. This is well above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 38.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the Victorian figure of 61.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $1,236 a week. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure and includes high rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.

Volunteering is very common, with 22.4% of people helping out, which is well above the state average. However, the number of people caring for children unpaid has fallen since 2011.

There are 976 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $565 is a little below the Victorian figure, and Year 12 completion is far lower than the state average.

Homes are smaller than usual with only 2.2 people per household. This is partly because 32.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Detached houses are the norm for 93% of residents, and 46.1% own their home outright. Rents and mortgage payments are far below the state and national typical figures.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 63.7% of workers driving to work and only 0.2% using public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people moved in the last five years compared to most of the country. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers for 17.5% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The population has shrunk by 0.6% since 2021, which is well below the 8% growth seen across Victoria.

The area experiences lower average maximum and minimum temperatures than most of the state, with annual rainfall slightly above the Victorian average.

The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.8. Many homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport compared to the state average.