Appin South

The population is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 53. Children under 15 make up only 13.2%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with no one born overseas, a figure far below the 30% seen across Victoria.

English is the only language used at home by 89.5% of residents. This means no one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A high number of residents have no religion at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 29.2%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $949, which is much lower than most similar areas and far below the state figure of $1,759.

Residents report fewer health issues than most areas; only 18.4% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with 11.8% of people volunteering and no one providing unpaid care, which is far below the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical person in this group is far older than the national average at 74 years old.

Homes are smaller than usual with just 2.0 people per household, although one-parent families make up 20% of the area, which is much higher than most areas.

Housing costs are much lower than the state average, with typical weekly rents at $194 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $1,200.

The area lacks public transport, with zero public transport stops or routes available.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work at 55.9%, which is well below the state average of 62.4%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.