Agnes

The community is much older than the state and national figures, with 37.7% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 6.6% of the population, which is far below the 18% seen across Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 9.8% were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 90.2% of the population. No one in the community uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 44.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.1% of the area, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most similar areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $725 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 16.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is far above the national average. Long-term health conditions affect 36.1% of residents, with heart disease and mental health being the most reported.

Volunteering is high at 21.3%, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 23% of people providing care, though this is far above the state average of 12.9%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are generally small, with 1.9 people per home, well below the national figure of 2.5. Couples without children make up 58.8% of families, and 28% of people live alone.

Every home in Agnes is a separate house, and 40% are owned outright. While no one is renting, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,318, which is a little above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. The drive time to the city is very long at 125 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 17.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level at 31.1%, far below the national average of 61.1%.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, meaning residents must rely on cars for all needs.