Apsley

The community is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 25.8% of the population. There are few children here, as those under 15 make up only 14.9% of residents, which is well below the Victorian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (7.0%) than the state or nation. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home for the vast majority of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 47.7% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.0% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 31.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,231, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are rare here, with only 7.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, appearing in 10.9% of residents.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.9% of people pitching in, a figure far above the national average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children or other adults compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the latest census. The very small number of First Nations residents present are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 61.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 38.2% of households, which is far above the national average. Because of this, homes are smaller, with only 2.1 people per dwelling.

Housing is overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses (94.1%), and more than half (55.1%) are owned outright. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $113.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 33.3% owning two and 18.9% owning three.

The population is very stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 46.9% of the workforce. Only 51.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than in most other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.5, far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.