Alma

The area has a far older population than the state or national average, with 23.6% of people aged 65 and over. However, it also has a higher proportion of children under 15 (20.5%) than most areas.

Born overseas, only 4.6% of residents are from another country, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A large number of residents report having no religion (46.7%), a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 28.6% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.4% of residents. This includes mental health conditions for 12.8% of the population.

Many residents are active in the home, with a much higher proportion doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework (29.0%) than the national figure.

First Nations people in Alma are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 49. Their typical personal income is $749, which is well above the national figure.

Living alone is common, with 32.4% of people in single-person households. Family homes usually house about 2.4 people, which is about the same as the state average.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 100% of homes being separate dwellings. A huge 61.8% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has a motor vehicle and 0% of people use public transport to commute. The drive time to the city is 121 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (47.5%) compared to most areas. Those who are employed often work in manufacturing or health care and social assistance.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.