Corrowong

The area is far older than the same level of places, with 21.7% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and those in de facto relationships are more common here than in the state or national figures.

Everyone in Corrowong was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Italian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no one speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 39.1% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure and well above the state average. Other residents mostly identify as Christian.

Schooling levels are very high, with 87.0% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure. While 17.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,749, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Health needs are high here, with 34.8% of people having a long-term health condition and 21.7% reporting a mental health condition. This is far above the national average, and 13.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is exceptionally common, with 82.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 11.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.0 people per home. Over half of the households are couples without children, and there are no one-parent families.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is just $480, which is far below the national figure. There is also very little crowding, with only 0.50 people per bedroom.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making the community entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 13.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.2%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Corrowong is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.