Apollo Bay

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with seniors making up 29% of the population. Children under 15 are well below the national average at 13.5%.

While 71.3% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 17.4% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the main language for 80.3% of people, though the 9.2% who use another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas.

Over half of the population (51.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Qualification levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 21.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally lower than the state average; the typical household earns $1,144 a week, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,759.

Long-term health conditions affect 27.7% of residents, which is about the same as the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 23 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 33, which is far older than the state average of 24.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 38.3% of people live alone—far above the national rate of 25.6%—resulting in small households of typically 2.0 people.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are separate houses.

The area is car-dependent, with 44.6% of workers driving to work and no one commuting by public transport.

The population is quite mobile, with 37.6% moving in the last five years and a much higher than usual rate of recent overseas arrivals at 13.5%.

Employment is often in the tourism and service sectors, with 24% working in accommodation and food. Full-time employment is far below the national average at 41.6%.

The town is somewhat walkable, with a high number of amenities within reach; 72.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.