Berrambool

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23% of the population, which is well above the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13%, which is far below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

A majority of residents—53.1%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

While about 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Roughly half of residents completed Year 12, which is also well below the national figure.

Financial levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,447. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, with 15.2% of residents reporting a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.3% of people providing such support, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is also higher than the state average at 18.9%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.9% of the population. Those in this group have a typical personal income of $762, which is well above the national figure.

Living arrangements are varied, with 33.2% of people living alone and 20.7% in one-parent families, both of which are well above the national average.

Home ownership is strong, with 39.3% of homes owned outright, well above the state average. However, 30.8% of households rent, and typical weekly rents are $320.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as 73.5% of workers drive to get to work and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is highly mobile, with 49.6% of people moving in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (54.4%) compared to the national average. The most common industries for those employed are health care and social assistance.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it has a steep average terrain slope. While 90.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, only 60.7% are near groceries.